Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Electrician program at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) provides comprehensive training for aspiring electricians, preparing them for a rewarding and in-demand career. This program typically lasts around two years and combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on laboratory experience. Students learn the fundamentals of electrical theory, the National Electrical Code (NEC), blueprint reading, and essential safety practices. A significant portion of the curriculum is dedicated to practical skills development, allowing students to wire circuits, install electrical equipment, troubleshoot systems, and work with various types of electrical machinery. The MATC Electrician program also emphasizes modern technologies, such as solar PV systems and energy-efficient electrical practices. Graduates are well-prepared to enter apprenticeships or begin careers as entry-level electricians in residential, commercial, or industrial settings, equipped with the knowledge and skills to excel in the electrical trade. The program’s alignment with state licensing requirements and industry partnerships ensures that graduates are highly sought after by employers.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Milwaukee Area Technical College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.