Milwaukee Area Technical College — tuition $4,386 in-state, $6,579 out-of-stateMilwaukee Area Technical College campus, Milwaukee, WI. Photo: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
D
43/100
Affordability
B
73/100
Resources
B+
77/100
Experience
B
69/100
Prestige
D
32/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
13,190
Total Enrollment
25%
Graduation Rate
61%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,047
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Milwaukee Area Technical College ▼
39%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Milwaukee Area Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$41,113
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,057
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$14,955
Median debt at graduation
24.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
40%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 85th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WI wage index 0.92). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Milwaukee Area Technical College
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Milwaukee Area Technical College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $187,689
Avg rent near campus: $1,101/mo — vs ~$812/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 53206 (8.2% cap, Milwaukee)
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🏆 Where Milwaukee Area Technical College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~5,091 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person46%
Hybrid (Some Online)28%
Fully Online26%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)46%
25-64 (Adult)49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Milwaukee Area Technical College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Milwaukee Area Technical College?
Tuition at Milwaukee Area Technical College is
$4,386 for in-state students
and $6,579 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,047.
What is the graduation rate at Milwaukee Area Technical College?
The graduation rate at Milwaukee Area Technical College is 25%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Milwaukee Area Technical College a good school?
Milwaukee Area Technical College has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Milwaukee Area Technical College?
Milwaukee Area Technical College has a total enrollment of 13,190 students.
Is there rental demand near Milwaukee Area Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 39% of students at Milwaukee Area Technical College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 5,091 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Milwaukee area.
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