GRADUATE CAREER REPORT

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MATC: AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE, HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION

From Dual Enrollment opportunities for high school students to associate degree, technical diploma, apprenticeship, certificate and four-year transfer programs, MATC offers affordable, accessible, high-quality education that leads to in-demand careers.

Our students are learning job-ready skills from day one. They can start their career with an entry-level credential while they continue to advance their education. Working adults can take advantage of individual courses and programs to stay current in their field or prepare for a promotion. The college’s hands-on, expert-led programs are rigorous and emphasize both the hard and “soft” skills needed for career success. Our JOBshop connects students directly to internships and career opportunities.

When it comes to the skills gap, MATC is educating the students who will help close it. Affordable tuition and a high rate of return make MATC a smart investment and the region’s best value in higher education:• The average associate degree graduate will take home an amazing

$418,000 in higher earnings throughout their working years compared to someone with only a high school diploma or equivalent.

• For every dollar that students invest in MATC in the form of out-of-pocket expenses, they receive a cumulative of $3.80 in higher future earnings. This calculation, from a report completed in May 2018 by the respected research firm Emsi, even takes into account money that students would have earned had they been working instead of attending college.

You can learn more about MATC’s career-focused programs at matc.edu or apply today at matc.edu/apply. I also invite you to tour one of our four full-service campuses to see our state-of-the-art facilities.

Vicki J. Martin, Ph.D., MATC President

CONNECTING MATC STUDENTS, GRADUATES AND EMPLOYERS MATC’s JOBshop staff assists students and graduates with fi nding employment and internships, and helps prepare them to transition from the classroom to the workplace. Employers rely on MATC’s JOBshop – they contact us about internship opportunities and job openings, and participate in on-campus career fairs. For details on all the services off ered, see matc.edu/student/resources/JOBshop. Or stop in the offi ce on the Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Student Center (S Building), Room S114. JOBshop, 414-297-6244, jobshop@matc.edu.

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 – Students can complete the fi rst half of a bachelor’s degree at MATC. Credits earned in MATC’s 200-level courses are accepted at our transfer partners, which include public and private four-year schools. Also, transfer agreements that provide transfer of selected associate degree (100-level) courses and programs to four-year colleges and universities are off ered. To learn more, see matc.edu/student/currentstudent/credittransfer.

Apprenticeship Programs – Apprentices learn a skilled trade through on-the-job experiences and their classroom instruction at MATC. Th rough these “earn and learn” opportunities, an apprentice earns wages from the employer. Call 414-571-4743 for information.

Certifi cate Programs – Th ese targeted, short-term (generally one-semester) programs are designed to update current job skills and prepare students for new career opportunities. See information about certifi cates at matc.edu.

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.

Another way employers recruit MATC graduates is through WisconsinTechConnect.com. Th is online job-posting service is used by employers statewide and is available to all Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) students and graduates.

CAREER CRUISINGMATC provides online access to Career Cruising, a self-exploration and planning program that helps people of all ages achieve their potential in school, career and life. To learn more about the tools and services off ered, visit matc.edu/student_services/career_cruising.cfm.

MATC GRADUATES ARE IN DEMAND

Why do 30,000+ students choose MATC?• Hands-on learning led by instructors

with industry experience• Small class sizes• Daytime, evening and online options• Accelerated course options• Campus life including student groups,

athletics and housing opportunities• Child care available to students

ATHLETICSATHLETICS

2,868graduates in 2017-18

3,522STUDENTS TRANSFERRED TO A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY IN THE MOST RECENT TWO-YEAR PERIOD

• Alverno College• Cardinal Stritch University• Concordia University –

Wisconsin• Lakeland University• Marquette University• Milwaukee School of

Engineering

• University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

• University of Wisconsin – Parkside

• Upper Iowa University

TOP DESTINATIONS FOR MATC GRADUATES WHO TRANSFER TO 4-YEAR SCHOOLSMATC has credit transfer agreements with more than 35 four-year universities and colleges. Our partners with the highest number of recent MATC graduates enrolled include:

• Advocate Aurora Health• Amazon• Ascension• Bell Ambulance • Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin• City of Milwaukee• Froedtert Hospital & Medical

College of Wisconsin • Kohl’s

• Milwaukee Area Technical College

• Milwaukee Public Schools • Milwaukee VA Medical Center• Northwestern Mutual • Paratech Ambulance Service • UPS• Walmart• We Energies

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:

DISCOVER MATC’S CAREER PATHWAYSTh e college’s Career Pathways are a seamless way to attain the skills needed to start or move ahead in your career! Each Career Pathway connects related MATC academic programs in a sequence, beginning with a certifi cate or technical diploma and continuing to an advanced credential, such as an associate degree. Aft er completing the fi rst credential in a Career Pathway, graduates have the opportunity to work in their fi eld while earning their advanced credential.

DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE 414-297-MATC 700 West State StreetMEQUON 262-238-2200 5555 West Highland Road

OAK CREEK 414-571-4500 6665 South Howell AvenueWEST ALLIS 414-456-5500 1200 South 71st Street

For more information: 414-297-MATC or matc.edu Wisconsin Relay System 711

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 2019/20

2018 Graduate Career Report: This report is based on surveys conducted with MATC’s December 2017 and May 2018 graduates from associate degree and technical diploma programs; 49% (1,173 of 2,413) of survey-eligible graduates responded.

REPORT DEFINITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS Earnings: The average annual earnings 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 earnings data, Wisconsin Technical College System graduates’ annual average salaries are provided when applicable, and marked with an asterisk. The state average salaries are not included in computing the overall average earnings for MATC graduates.

Employment Projections: Job openings 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 rates listed are 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.

NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS IN LABOR FORCE^

EMPLOYMENT RATE

AVERAGE ANNUAL

EARNINGS

2018 ACTUAL

2021 PROJECTED

Accounting + 21 100% $35,357 2,054 2,012Administrative Professional + 5 80% $39,239 3,774 3,695Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology 4 100% $41,597* 157 153Anesthesia Technology 4 100% $40,000* 122 117Animation 3 67% -- 278 272Architectural Technology 4 100% $39,912 97 94Audio Production 9 100% $13,000 34 34Automotive Technology – Comprehensive + 6 83% $42,117 541 534Baking and Pastry Arts + 6 100% $15,599* 1,045 1,032Banking and Financial Services 3 67% $32,239* 311 303Biomedical Electronics Technology 7 100% $45,756 78 77Business Management + 42 93% $40,000 3,537 3,459Cardiovascular Technology 12 100% $66,347 31 29Chemical Technician 3 100% $36,000* 43 41Civil Engineering Technology 7 100% $37,437 142 138Computer Electronics Technology 2 100% -- 53 52Computer Simulation and Gaming 3 100% -- 95 93Criminal Justice Studies + 9 89% $79,164 952 933Culinary Arts + 9 89% $24,438 2,242 2,233Dental Hygiene 10 100% $61,251 99 99Dietetic Technician 4 100% $37,437 10 10Early Childhood Education + 30 93% $28,000 394 389Electronic Engineering Technology 4 100% $50,830* 69 67Electronic Technology – Automation 1 100% $42,878* 69 67Environmental Health and Water Quality Technology 6 100% $38,477 51 40eProduction 3 67% -- <5 <5Event Management 3 67% $42,907* 93 91Fire Protection Technician 7 100% $62,500 117 115Funeral Service 4 100% $40,000 70 69Graphic Design 7 86% $30,028 193 179Health Information Technology 0 -- $38,373* 101 97Healthcare Services Management 5 100% $41,500 240 236Hotel/Hospitality Management + 2 100% $40,516* 1,070 1,055Human Resources + 7 86% $39,139 862 831Human Service Associate + 38 92% $40,099 644 638Individualized Technical Studies 11 100% $45,000 -- --Interior Design 4 75% $35,360* 41 40IT Computer Support Specialist 13 92% $38,000 322 316IT Information Systems Security Specialist + 10 90% $39,000 504 481IT Mobile Application Developer + 6 100% $34,317 374 361IT Network Specialist + 20 90% $50,000 690 659IT Web and Software Developer + 4 100% $52,770* 443 427Landscape Horticulture + 8 100% $31,822 869 857Marketing + 4 100% $35,679* 1,265 1,242Mechanical Design Technology 9 100% $48,000 126 122Medical Administrative Specialist + 3 100% -- 2,826 2,779Medical Laboratory Technician 12 92% $39,758 -- --Music Occupations 6 83% $40,000 77 76Occupational Therapy Assistant 5 100% $50,000 68 68Paralegal 10 100% $35,357 270 270Photography 2 50% $36,085* 28 24Physical Therapist Assistant 8 100% $51,996 64 64Quality Engineering Technology + 0 -- $70,000* 698 667Radiography 6 100% $44,925 80 78Real Estate 7 86% $53,650* 79 76Registered Nursing + 51 98% $58,028 1,305 1,243Respiratory Therapist 14 100% $48,200 52 50Supervisory Management – Accelerated + 3 100% $58,468* 3,086 3,020Supply Chain Management + 8 100% $55,000 3,454 3,364Surgical Technology 5 100% $39,517* 75 73Technical Studies – Apprentice 2 100% $73,897* -- --Television and Video Production 5 80% -- 16 15Web and Digital Media Design 1 100% $42,000* 263 256Welding Technology + 7 100% $35,357 363 348Liberal Arts - Associate in Arts degree 34 97% $33,099Liberal Arts - Associate in Science degree 3 67% $33,277*

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

* Indicates data is the Wisconsin Technical College System average annual salary for survey respondents from all WTCS districts. ^ Employed respondents and unemployed respondents actively seeking employment are included in this number. + Indicates high-demand career.1 The employment opportunities, reported by Emsi, include new and replacement job openings in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties.-- Indicates insufficient data available for reporting purposes.Source for this report: Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) 2018 Graduate Follow-Up – MATC December 2017 and May 2018 graduates; survey response rate: 49%.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

95%

$43,118

TECHNICAL DIPLOMA

93%

$37,432GRADUATES WHO ARE EMPLOYED WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION

AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION

EMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITIES1

NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS IN LABOR FORCE^

EMPLOYMENT RATE

AVERAGE ANNUAL

EARNINGS

2018 ACTUAL

2021 PROJECTED

Accounting Assistant + 14 93% $47,836 1,401 1,375Aesthetician 7 57% $35,000* 51 51Appliance Technician + 3 100% $23,599* 966 947Architectural Woodworking/Cabinetmaking 1 100% -- 73 69Audio Engineer 11 82% $29,979 34 34Auto Collision Repair and Finish Technician 8 100% $37,437 117 115Automated Building Systems 0 -- -- 132 128Automotive Maintenance Technician + 13 100% $30,000 541 534Automotive Technology Maintenance Light Repair + 8 100% $42,000 541 534Aviation Technician – Airframe 1 100% -- 54 41Aviation Technician – Powerplant 3 100% $71,000* 54 41Baking Production 0 -- -- 168 165Barber 6 67% $62,395* 151 150Bilingual Office Assistant + 1 100% -- 2,563 2,514Bricklaying 4 75% -- 17 17Business Management + 6 83% $35,357 474 461Carpentry + 6 67% $36,231* 861 840Central Service Technician 1 100% $31,562* 48 48Chemical Processing Technician 0 -- -- 43 41Child Care Services + 16 100% $26,518 568 563Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Technician + 1 100% $36,397* 447 430Cosmetology + 7 100% $24,000 466 462Culinary Assistant + 1 100% -- 1,365 1,366Dental Assistant 18 100% $31,094 242 245Dental Technician 3 67% -- 29 28Diesel and Powertrain Servicing 2 100% -- 209 203Digital Imaging 2 50% -- 66 60Digital Marketing and Integrated Communications + 0 -- -- 455 445Electrical Power Distribution/Line Mechanic 13 92% $73,158 34 32Electricity 7 100% $34,317 60 58Electronics Technician Fundamentals 6 100% $45,538 53 52Emergency Medical Technician 53 96% $26,570 110 106Emergency Medical Technician – Advanced 0 -- $31,822* 110 106Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic 1 100% $43,021* 110 106Entrepreneurship + 5 100% $28,029 1,246 1,211Financial Services 1 100% -- 492 470Food Service Assistant + 4 75% $16,938* 445 446Foundations of Lodging and Hospitality Management

+ 0 -- -- 989 974

Front-End Web Developer 1 100% -- 252 245Health Unit Coordinator + 5 80% $37,289 2,826 2,779IT Computer Support Technician 3 100% $29,118* 322 316IT Digital Forensics Analyst 0 -- -- 40 39IT Help Desk Support Specialist 0 -- -- 322 316IT Networking and Infrastructure Administration 3 100% -- 266 257IT User Support Technician 1 100% -- 322 316Landscape Horticulture Technician + 0 -- -- 783 773Machine Tool Operations + 3 100% $40,798* 1,464 1,403Mechanical and Computer Drafting 2 100% -- 60 57Medical Assistant + 19 100% $32,186 499 507Medical Billing + 0 -- -- 3,062 3,014Medical Coding Specialist 4 100% $36,002* 101 97Medical Interpreter 1 0% -- 34 33Nursing Assistant + 60 93% $28,299 1,143 1,149Office Technology Assistant + 4 75% $30,314* 2,563 2,514Paralegal Studies 8 100% $50,500 270 270Pharmacy Technician 6 100% $33,132 215 214Phlebotomy 10 90% $30,158 62 60Power Engineering and Boiler Operator 4 75% -- 19 19Practical Nursing 44 98% $53,348 204 199Preparatory Plumbing 2 100% -- 42 42Production Artist 5 100% -- 11 11Real Estate Broker Associate 0 -- -- 59 57Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Service Technician

7 86% $42,897 132 128

Renal Dialysis Technician 2 100% -- 122 117Sales and Customer Experience + 0 -- -- 2,065 2,033Special Event Management + 1 100% -- 859 849Supply Management + 0 -- -- 1,903 1,856Surveying and Mapping 0 -- -- 16 17Tool and Die Making + 2 100% $38,087* 686 660Transportation – Logistics 2 100% -- 176 171Truck Driving + 9 89% $65,000 1,035 1,004TV/Video Field Production Assistant 0 -- -- <5 <5TV/Video Studio Production Assistant 0 -- -- 16 15Unity Developer 0 -- -- 95 93Welding + 13 92% $44,847 363 348

TECHNICAL DIPLOMAS EMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITIES1