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Madison Area Technical College

Madison College is a world-class community college in Madison, Wisconsin. For more than 100 years, the college has offered educational opportunities to a wide variety of students with varying educational needs.

Graduates

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92%

of graduates are employed six months after graduation

Programs

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180+

programs

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Admissions Requirements

Start your admission to Madison College with a few simple steps. Contact the admissions representatives at the college with any questions and for assistance along the way.

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Madison College Experience

Explore more than 180 programs across 11 areas of study. Choose from short-term certificates, technical diplomas and two-year associate degrees.

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Your decision to attend Madison College will lead you to great things. We are the #1 source of UW-Madison transfer students and a leader in workforce training. Whether your goal is to transfer to a four-year institution or begin your career, starting your path at Madison College is a wise move.

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Learn job-ready skills from instructors with years of real world experience in the areas they teach. Many hold Ph.D. degrees and teach at the University of Wisconsin and other institutions. More importantly, they care about you and your success.

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Madison Area Technical College

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1701 Wright Street
Madison, WI 53704-2599

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Workforce Solutions

Employers can interact with the college in several ways.

  • We customize training and professional services to meet your and your employees' needs.
  • We offer non-credit classes and certifications in many career areas.
  • Hire the brightest and the best from Madison College.
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Madison College News

Madison College’s Goodman South Campus hosts first-ever Immigration Resource Fair

The Dane County Department of Human Services Immigration Affairs Office, in conjunction with the Mexican Mobile Consulate, Madison College, Centro Hispano, and many other non-profit organizations, hosted the first annual Immigration Resource Fair November 20-21, 2021.

Madison College Veterans Day: Warrior tradition, honoring veterans the native way

Madison College helped honor local veterans Thursday with a ceremony led by the school’s Native American Student Association. The ceremony was about recognizing veterans in a way that built on a long tradition of honoring warriors and showcased native culture.

Madison College celebrating a decade of Camp Hero

Promoting girl power in protective services careers; that’s been the goal of Camp Hero for the last ten years. The camp focuses on teaching young women what it’s like to work in protective service. Ten years ago, Madison Fire Capt. Jen Roman realized women were underrepresented in the EMT, fire and policing fields.