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GRADUATE CAREER REPORT
MATC: BUILDING THE REGION’S SKILLED WORKFORCE MATC’s affordable high-quality education is preparing students to connect to a family-supporting career, earn a four-year degree – or both – while meeting local workforce needs. It starts with breaking down barriers to higher education. Dual enrollment and “early college” help high school students earn credit. MATC offers a freetuition Promise program for eligible new high school graduates and returning adults. Affordability and value are priorities: Tuition at MATC is a fraction of the cost of even a public university while maintaining strict standards for accreditation and quality instruction. MATC students enroll in 170+ programs advised by 900 industry representatives. Led by expert faculty, these programs emphasize career-specific and employerdemanded work-related skills. MATC’s Academic & Career Pathways provide a support team to students from registration to graduation – and the model is proven to close equity gaps so all students succeed. Our CareerHub offers internship- and career-search support throughout each student’s experience. In short, MATC graduates are ready on day one. MATC also focuses on lifelong learning. Our Pathways mean students can start a career with an entry-level credential while working on a degree. Working adults can enroll to “skill up” or prepare for a promotion. MATC’s 40+ four-year partners offer bachelor’s degree opportunities. More than 94% of MATC graduates seeking employment are employed within six months, as this report outlines – and the average MATC associate degree graduate will earn $418,000 in higher lifetime earnings compared to someone with only a high school diploma, according to labor market firm Emsi. The college is a smart investment for the community as well: Every $1 of public funds invested yields a cumulative value of $2.70 over the course of our students’ working lives. I invite you to learn more about MATC’s career-focused programs, connect to the CareerHub and more at matc.edu.
Vicki J. Martin, Ph.D., MATC President
MATC’S AFFORDABLE COLLEGE EDUCATION FITS COMMUNITY’S NEEDS
Job-Ready Graduates – Most associate degree and technical diploma programs can be completed in two years or less of full-time study. Less Expensive Path to a Bachelor’s Degree – Credits earned in MATC’s 200-level courses can be applied toward completing a bachelor’s degree at many four-year colleges and universities. Also, through MATC’s transfer agreements, selected associate degree (100-level) courses and programs transfer to our 40+ transfer partners, which include public and private four-year schools. To learn more, see tinyurl.com/transferMATC. Apprenticeship Programs – Apprentices learn a skilled trade through onthe-job experiences and their classroom instruction at MATC. Through these “earn and learn” opportunities, an apprentice earns wages from the employer. Call 414-571-4743 for information. Certificate Programs – These targeted, short-term (generally one-semester) programs are designed to update current job skills and prepare students for new career opportunities. Visit matc.edu for the complete list of academic programs. Several new programs are not listed in this report. Data on those programs will be available in subsequent reports.
CONNECTING EMPLOYERS WITH MATC STUDENTS AND GRADUATES MATC’s CareerHub partners with employers to plan career fairs, provide internships and connect with graduates. The CareerHub staff also assists students and alumni with finding employment, and helps prepare them to transition from the classroom to the workplace. For details on all the services offered, see matc.edu/employer-services-resources/for-students, stop in the office on the Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Student Center (S Building), Room S101, or call 414-297-6244.
CareerHub Student Employment, Career & Transfer
MATC’S AFFORDABLE COLLEGE EDUCATION FITS COMMUNITY’S NEEDS
Job-Ready Graduates – Most associate degree and technical diploma programs can be completed in two years or less of full-time study. Less Expensive Path to a Bachelor’s Degree – Credits earned in MATC’s 200-level courses can be applied toward completing a bachelor’s degree at many four-year colleges and universities. Also, through MATC’s transfer agreements, selected associate degree (100-level) courses and programs transfer to our 40+ transfer partners, which include public and private four-year schools. To learn more, see tinyurl.com/transferMATC. Apprenticeship Programs – Apprentices learn a skilled trade through onthe-job experiences and their classroom instruction at MATC. Through these “earn and learn” opportunities, an apprentice earns wages from the employer. Call 414-571-4743 for information. Certificate Programs – These targeted, short-term (generally one-semester) programs are designed to update current job skills and prepare students for new career opportunities. Visit matc.edu for the complete list of academic programs. Several new programs are not listed in this report. Data on those programs will be available in subsequent reports.
CONNECTING EMPLOYERS WITH MATC STUDENTS AND GRADUATES MATC’s CareerHub partners with employers to plan career fairs, provide internships and connect with graduates. The CareerHub staff also assists students and alumni with finding employment, and helps prepare them to transition from the classroom to the workplace. For details on all the services offered, see matc.edu/employer-services-resources/for-students, stop in the office on the Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Student Center (S Building), Room S101, or call 414-297-6244.
CareerHub Student Employment, Career & Transfer
MATC GRADUATES ARE IN DEMAND Why do 30,000+ students choose MATC? • Online and in-person courses led by instructors with industry experience • Small class sizes • Accelerated course options • Campus life including student groups, athletics and housing opportunities • Child care available to students
ATHLETICS
1,846
3,332
graduates in 2018-19
STUDENTS TRANSFERRED TO FOUR-YEAR SCHOOLS
WHO WERE ENROLLED IN AN MATC PROGRAM IN 2018-19
The Handshake website is a great resource for employers to connect with MATC students and graduates for full-time and part-time positions, and internship opportunities. Learn more about the online services available at matc.joinhandshake.com.
CAREER COACHING The MATC Career Coach helps students explore occupations in a variety of ways, including connecting them with industry professionals, providing employment data, and offering career-exploration assessments and other resources. Visit matc.edu/employer-services-resources/for-students.
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK1 EMPLOYMENT RATE
AVERAGE ANNUAL WAGE (FTE)
2019
2022
26 4 -6 -7
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$37,437 $34,577* -$56,551 -$66,639*
2,050 3,208 76 149 -187 93 33 529 1,186 248 44 489 3,653 19 30 170 44 -863 2,400 -0
2,005 3,141 74 144 --
182 91 32 519 1,185 239 42 481 3,549 18 28 166 42 -822 2,422 -0
25 9 -3 2 2 8 8 3 1 5 1 9 30 4 5 12 -1 26 2 4 10 11 2 4 1 12 5 1 10 1 7 3 57 12 8 6 -3 1
96% 100% -100% 100% 100% 88% 100% 100% 100% 100% 0% 67% 93% 100% 100% 92% -100% 92% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 75% 100% 100% 100% 100% 90% 100% 100% 100% 98% 100% 100% 100% -100% 0% 83%
$31,458 $55,000 $44,717* $38,607* -$33,797* $44,838 $44,457 $36,699* $36,002* $41,597 -$41,597 $35,000 $46,360* $41,597 $41,000 -$47,000* $39,517 $50,000* $43,680 $58,000 $54,538 $34,317* $41,689* -$39,322 $41,597 -$48,044 $49,916* $53,458 -$59,899 $47,171 $52,000 $45,590 -$25,998* $47,500*
406 56 66 64 0 95 117 74 199 -207 1,190 930 385 -30 -----897 1,272 126 2,399 -46 52 269 33 53 738 91 110 1,437 55 3,406 87 -18
396 54 54 60 0 92 115 74 193 -203 1,189 903 383 -29 -----885 1,245 121 2,359 -44 53 270 28 54 700 87 106 1,377 52 3,304 84 -16
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NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS IN LABOR FORCE^
Accounting Administrative Professional Advanced Manufacturing Technology Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Anesthesia Technology
Animation Architectural Technology Audio Production Automotive Technology – Comprehensive Baking and Pastry Arts Banking and Financial Services Biomedical Electronics Technology Business Analyst Business Management Cardiovascular Technology Chemical Technician Civil Engineering Technology Computer Electronics Technology Computer Simulation and Gaming Criminal Justice Studies Culinary Arts Dental Hygiene Dietetic Technician (now Nutrition & Dietetic Technician) Early Childhood Education Electronic Engineering Technology Electronic Technology – Automation Environmental Health and Water Quality Technology eProduction Event Management Fire Protection Technician Funeral Service Graphic Design Health Information Technology Healthcare Services Management Hotel/Hospitality Management Human Resources Human Service Associate Individualized Technical Studies Interior Design IT Computer Support Specialist IT Information Systems Security Specialist IT Mobile Applications Developer IT Network Specialist IT Web and Software Developer Landscape Horticulture Marketing Mechanical Design Technology Medical Administrative Specialist Medical Laboratory Technician Music Occupations Occupational Therapy Assistant Paralegal Photography Physical Therapist Assistant Quality Engineering Technology Radiography Real Estate Registered Nursing Respiratory Therapist Supply Chain Management Surgical Technology Technical Studies – Apprentice Television and Video Production Web and Digital Media Design Welding Technology
Liberal Arts – Associate of Arts Degree Liberal Arts – Associate of Science Degree
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Indicates high-demand career. Employed respondents and unemployed respondents actively seeking employment are included in this number. The employment outlook, reported by Emsi, includes new and replacement job openings in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties. Indicates data is the Wisconsin Technical College System average annual wage for survey respondents from all WTCS districts. Indicates insufficient data available for reporting purposes. Full-time equivalent.
Source for this report: Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) FY2019 Graduate Follow-Up – MATC December 2018 and May 2019 graduates; survey response rate: 58%.
71% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% -97% 100% -100% 100% 60% 79% 100% 100% 100%
88% 100%
$45,380* $45,000 $39,517* $25,101 $60,000* $49,032 -$45,756 $56,052 -$45,378 --$40,651 $35,877 $63,487 --
$45,756
$32,342 $33,277*
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of graduates are employed within six months
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earning earning $44,464 $52,280 (2018-19)
TECHNICAL DIPLOMAS
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK1
NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS IN LABOR FORCE^
Accounting Assistant Advanced Metal Fabrication Aesthetician Appliance Technician Architectural Woodworking/Cabinetmaking Audio Engineer Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician Automated Building Systems Automotive Maintenance Technician Automotive Technology Maintenance Light Repair Aviation Technician – Airframe Aviation Technician – Powerplant Baking Production Barber Bilingual Office Assistant Bricklaying Business Management Carpentry Central Service Technician Chemical Processing Technician Child Care Services Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Technician Cosmetology Culinary Assistant Dental Assistant Dental Technician Diesel and Powertrain Servicing Digital Imaging Digital Marketing and Integrated Communications Electrical Power Distribution/Line Mechanic Electricity Electronics Technician Fundamentals Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Technician – Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Entrepreneurship Financial Services Food Service Assistant Foundations of Lodging and Hospitality Management Front-End Web Developer Health Unit Coordinator IT Computer Support Technician IT Digital Forensics Analyst IT Help Desk Support Specialist IT Networking and Infrastructure Administration IT User Support Technician Landscape Horticulture Technician Machine Tool Operations Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanical and Computer Drafting Medical Assistant Medical Billing Medical Coding Specialist Medical Interpreter Nursing Assistant Office Technology Assistant Paralegal Studies Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomy Power Engineering and Boiler Operator Practical Nursing Preparatory Plumbing Production Artist Real Estate Broker Associate Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Service Technician Renal Dialysis Technician Sales and Customer Experience Special Event Management Supply Management Surveying and Mapping Tool and Die Making Transportation – Logistics Truck Driving TV/Video Field Production Assistant TV/Video Studio Production Assistant Unity Developer Welding
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EMPLOYMENT RATE
100% -100% 0% 50% 100% 88% 100% 94% ---67% 90% 100% 100% 100% 88% -80% 100% 100% -92% 100% 100% 50% -100% 100% -100% -100% 100% -100% 100% 100% 100% -0% 100% 100% 100% 75% -100% 86% 100% 100% 100% 96% 17% 92% 100% 100% 100% 98% 100% 100% 100% 86% 50% -100% 100% -100% 100% 97% 100% -100% 100%
AVERAGE ANNUAL WAGE (FTE)
2019
2022
$34,317 -$35,357 ---$37,125 -$32,238 ----$16,800 -$38,318 $41,597 $39,912 $31,728 -$26,128 $43,287* $20,798* -$29,144 -$47,836 --$85,000 $38,477 -$35,049 -$49,500* --$35,049 ---$37,437* ----$34,317* $40,264* --$32,757 -$36,397* -$27,917 $30,802* $40,000 $32,913* $31,302 -$51,476 ---$73,000
1,465 544 22 952 65 33 104 149 529 529 32 32 164 160 2,108 -228 982 32 30 385 -508 1,378 246 76 217 55 475 26 65 44 116 116 116 1,023 431 663 1,091 187 2,399 -----813 797 1,323 59 472 2,664 -42 -2,190 269 232 59 17 207 37 -81 149
1,435 524 22 933 63 32 101 144 519 519 29 29 161 158 2,069 -222 960 32 28 377 -505 1,398 244 74 211 48 469 25 63 42 112 112 112 988 411 667 1,090 182 2,359 -----804 773 1,287 56 476 2,620 -41 -2,148 270 229 56 17 202 37 -78 144
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-1,311 1,005 1,711 16 609 183 1,145 -18 -966
-1,281 1,003 1,660 16 591 175 1,122 -16 -934
$43,677
TOP EMPLOYERS The area’s top companies and service providers rely on MATC alumni. The following organizations employ the largest number of new MATC graduates based on recent surveys: • Advocate Aurora Health • Ascension • Bell Ambulance • Children’s Wisconsin • City of Milwaukee • Forward Dental • Froedtert Hospital & Medical College of Wisconsin • Home Depot
• Milwaukee Area Technical College • Milwaukee Center for Independence • Milwaukee County • Milwaukee Public Schools • State of Wisconsin • UPS • We Energies
TOP DESTINATIONS FOR MATC GRADUATES WHO TRANSFER TO 4-YEAR SCHOOLS MATC has credit transfer agreements with more than 40 four-year universities and colleges. Our partners with the highest number of recent MATC graduates enrolled include: • Bryant & Stratton College • Cardinal Stritch University • Concordia University – Wisconsin • Herzing University • Marquette University • Milwaukee School of Engineering
• Mount Mary University • University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee • University of Wisconsin – Parkside • Upper Iowa University
Academic & Career Pathways PREPARING JOB-READY GRADUATES MATC’s Academic & Career Pathways are built to put students on the path to success: graduation and a career, a four-year degree – or both. Each certificate, technical diploma or associate degree in a Pathway prepares graduates to successfully begin their career, and the credits earned can be applied to completing related academic programs in the future to gain additional and advanced skills. See matc.edu/pathways.
REPORT DEFINITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Employment Outlook: The employment outlooks for 2019 and 2022 for each college program are the total projected employment opportunities for Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington counties in a related occupation for each program. Projections include both new and replacement positions for the corresponding occupational category. Employment Rate: The employment rate listed is the percentage of responding program graduates who are employed among the respondents who are in the labor force. High-Demand Career: Occupations with a high demand for workers as reported by the Wisconsin Technical College System are indicated with a plus (+) sign. MATC District: The district includes all of Milwaukee County, the southern two-thirds of Ozaukee County, and small portions of Washington and Waukesha counties. Wages: The average annual wages of MATC graduates responding to the survey are computed per program. When no MATC survey data is available or when fewer than four MATC respondents provided data, Wisconsin Technical College System graduates’ annual average wages are provided when applicable, and marked with an asterisk. The WTCS average wages are not included in computing the overall average wages for MATC graduates. Fiscal Year 2019 Graduate Career Report: This report is based on surveys conducted with MATC’s December 2018 and May 2019 graduates from associate degree and technical diploma programs; 58% (1,418 of 2,430) of survey-eligible graduates responded.
For more information:
414-297-MATC or
matc.edu
Wisconsin Relay System 711 DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE 414-297-MATC 700 West State Street MEQUON 262-238-2200 5555 West Highland Road
OAK CREEK 414-571-4500 6665 South Howell Avenue WEST ALLIS 414-456-5500 1200 South 71st Street
MATC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, the national standard in accrediting colleges and schools for distinction in academics and student services. MATC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution and complies with all requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act. REV FALL 2020/21
REPORT DEFINITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Employment Outlook: The employment outlooks for 2019 and 2022 for each college program are the total projected employment opportunities for Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington counties in a related occupation for each program. Projections include both new and replacement positions for the corresponding occupational category. Employment Rate: The employment rate listed is the percentage of responding program graduates who are employed among the respondents who are in the labor force. High-Demand Career: Occupations with a high demand for workers as reported by the Wisconsin Technical College System are indicated with a plus (+) sign. MATC District: The district includes all of Milwaukee County, the southern two-thirds of Ozaukee County, and small portions of Washington and Waukesha counties. Wages: The average annual wages of MATC graduates responding to the survey are computed per program. When no MATC survey data is available or when fewer than four MATC respondents provided data, Wisconsin Technical College System graduates’ annual average wages are provided when applicable, and marked with an asterisk. The WTCS average wages are not included in computing the overall average wages for MATC graduates. Fiscal Year 2019 Graduate Career Report: This report is based on surveys conducted with MATC’s December 2018 and May 2019 graduates from associate degree and technical diploma programs; 58% (1,418 of 2,430) of survey-eligible graduates responded.
For more information:
414-297-MATC or
matc.edu
Wisconsin Relay System 711 DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE 414-297-MATC 700 West State Street MEQUON 262-238-2200 5555 West Highland Road
OAK CREEK 414-571-4500 6665 South Howell Avenue WEST ALLIS 414-456-5500 1200 South 71st Street
MATC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, the national standard in accrediting colleges and schools for distinction in academics and student services. MATC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution and complies with all requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act. REV FALL 2020/21