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Milwaukee Career College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programsDental assistant schoolsSurgical technologist programs
44%completion rate · Wisconsin avg 63%
$7,046median debt of graduates
$30,088median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$28,355median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$30,148annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (Accredited)
Address: 3077 N Mayfair Rd Ste 300, Milwaukee, WI 53222 · Phone: (414) 257-2939 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Milwaukee Career College is a private for-profit trade school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and surgical technologist programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Milwaukee Career College has a 44.1% completion rate versus a 62.8% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,046 and median earnings of $28,355 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Milwaukee Career College is reported at $30,148, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 92.0% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Milwaukee Career Coll… Milwaukee Career Coll…: 44.1% 44.1% Wisconsin average Wisconsin average: 62.8% 62.8% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$39,480$48,680$55,000
Dental assistants$39,500$47,520$55,630
Surgical technologists$59,410$74,120$79,010

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Wisconsin (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 23 $24,822 $21,781 $7,046
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 8 $25,952 $26,715 $7,046
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 1 not reported not reported $24,582

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Milwaukee Career College is a private for-profit trade school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. It participates in federal Title IV programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The campus concentrates on three program families: medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and surgical technologist programs, with medical assistant training being the largest by completions.

Federal data show a completion rate of 44.1%, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 62.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,046, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $28,355. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $30,148, and 92.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student population with significant financial need. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data.

Given the low reported completion rate and modest post-completion earnings, prospective students—including adult career-changers—should weigh these figures carefully against their own goals and financial situation. The heavy concentration in short, clinically-focused allied health programs may suit those seeking quick entry into medical support roles, but program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Milwaukee Career College offers medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and surgical technologist programs. Medical assistant training is the largest program by completions, with 23 completers reported.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 44.1%, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 62.8%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is reported at $7,046.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $28,355.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is reported at $30,148.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Milwaukee Career College is a private for-profit institution. For-profit control can affect cost structure and outcomes, so comparing its data to public or non-profit alternatives is worthwhile.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (414) 257-2939 or via its website for program schedules.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?449861.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school's focus on short, clinically-oriented allied health programs may appeal to career-changers, but program length and scheduling details are not reported in federal data, so contacting the school directly is recommended.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Milwaukee Career College at (414) 257-2939 or through its website at https://www.mkecc.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data against other nearby trade schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?449861 can be used to look up nearby institutions for comparison.

Other trade and career schools in Milwaukee, WI

See all trade and career schools in Wisconsin or search by ZIP code.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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