Design and Applied Arts at Milwaukee Area Technical College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Milwaukee Area Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Milwaukee Area Technical College graduates earn $28k, placing them in the 50th percentile of all design and applied arts associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin
Design and Applied Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (12 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | $27,795 | $33,410 | — | — |
| Waukesha County Technical College | $39,095 | $31,069 | $15,554 | 0.40 |
| Fox Valley Technical College | $32,673 | $32,585 | $16,582 | 0.51 |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin | $32,246 | — | $28,722 | 0.89 |
| Madison Area Technical College | $30,710 | — | $15,750 | 0.51 |
| Gateway Technical College | $29,734 | $29,235 | $15,500 | 0.52 |
| National Median | $27,846 | — | $14,454 | 0.52 |
Other Design and Applied Arts Programs in Wisconsin
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee | $4,720 | $39,095 | $15,554 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Appleton | $4,916 | $32,673 | $16,582 |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin Green Bay | $11,982 | $32,246 | $28,722 |
| Madison Area Technical College Madison | $4,780 | $30,710 | $15,750 |
| Gateway Technical College Kenosha | $4,853 | $29,734 | $15,500 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Milwaukee Area Technical College, approximately 41% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 21 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.