Milwaukee Career College — acceptance rate 72%Milwaukee Career College campus, Milwaukee, WI. Photo: Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:
This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (C+)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 48%
Outcomes
C+
59/100
Affordability
C
45/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
F
18/100
Prestige
F
20/100
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
73
Total Enrollment
48%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
72%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Milwaukee Career College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$28,355
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$30,088
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$7,046
Median debt at graduation
44.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
92%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 39th 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 Career 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
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Avg home value near campus: $272,576
Avg rent near campus: $1,611/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 53218 (6.2% cap, Milwaukee)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
N/A
N/A
Financial Aid
98%
Receive Any Aid
98%
Receive Pell Grants
98%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
What is the acceptance rate at Milwaukee Career College?
Milwaukee Career College has an acceptance rate of 72%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Milwaukee Career College?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Milwaukee Career College?
The graduation rate at Milwaukee Career College is 48%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Milwaukee Career College a good school?
Milwaukee Career College has a Repit College Score of 42/100 (Grade: D).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Milwaukee Career College?
Milwaukee Career College has a total enrollment of 73 students.
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