by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Madison College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Madison College measures up.
Madison College is ranked #878 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A+ (top 5% for value). Within Wisconsin, it ranks #16 of 57 for value.
Read the full Madison College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Madison Area Technical College is ranked #20 out of #62 in Wisconsin for quality and #16 out of #57 for Wisconsin value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Madison College financial aid page to be sure.
Madison Area Technical College is ranked #878 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Madison Area Technical College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Madison College costs about $17,291. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $69,164 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $19,162 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,238 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $17,291 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $69,164 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Madison College net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Madison College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $76,648 | — | — |
| All Students | $69,164 | #878 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $56,952 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $76,648 | — | — |
| All Students | $69,164 | #16 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $56,952 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Madison College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,392 |
| $30K–$48K | $10,928 |
| $48K–$75K | $13,608 |
| $75K–$110K | $16,479 |
| Over $110K | $17,037 |
About 38% of Madison College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,156 per year. Get more details on the Madison College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Madison College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.