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Milwaukee Area Technical College, or MATC, is a community college located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It was originally established as a continuation school in 1912. It was renamed Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1923. MATC offers day, evening, and weekend classes at campuses in downtown Milwaukee, Oak Creek, West Allis, and Mequon. It enrolls more than 55,000 students per year.
MATC operates two PBS stations which serve southeast Wisconsin. It is part of the educational outreach programs provided by the college. The two stations, WMVT channel 36 and WMVS channel 10, are collectively known as Milwaukee Public Television.
The athletic teams of MATC are known as the stormers. They participate in a wide variety of sports such as baseball, basketball, volleyball, golf, and soccer.
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Campus Location700 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53233-1443
USA
Main Tel: (414) 297-6370
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, construction trades, design, computer science and engineering, mechanics and repair, medical adminstration, and production trades.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 1,348 | 82 | | < 1 year certificate | 644 | 45 | | 1-2 year certificate | 398 | 30 | | 2-4 year degree | 1 | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 17,193 in 2007-2008 (10,433 full-time equivalent). About 43% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 57% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 37% are full-time and 63% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,216 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,132 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,312 |
Financial Aid: Milwaukee Area Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 589 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 53% | | Women | 55% | | All | 54% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (71 awarded) - Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts
- Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (240 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Logistics and Materials Management
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (81 awarded) - Computer Graphics
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Systems Security
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (87 awarded) - Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher
- Drywall Installation/Drywaller
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer
- Electrician
- Glazier
- Lineworker
- Mason/Masonry
- Metal Building Assembly/Assembler
- Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer
- Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
- Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services
- Roofer
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (54 awarded) - Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Personal and Culinary Services
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN (44 awarded) - Graphic Design
- Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (46 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
ENGINEERING (1 awarded) - Engineering
- Materials Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (79 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
- Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (25 awarded) - Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
HOSPITALITY (12 awarded) - Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (27 awarded) - Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW (30 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (121 awarded) - Language Interpretation and Translation
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (128 awarded) - Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
MEDIA (29 awarded) - Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Graphic Communications
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (44 awarded) - Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (288 awarded) - Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- Anesthesiologist Assistant
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
- Optometric Technician/Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE (0 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
MUSIC (12 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (694 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (26 awarded) - Dietetic Technician (DTR)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (19 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (8 awarded) - Commercial Photography
- Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (58 awarded) - Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (14 awarded) SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (3 awarded) - Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (90 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (60 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Physical Therapist Assistant
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