by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at MATC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 4 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MATC as a strong choice for fire protection, ranked #77 out of 134 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Schools | 77 of 134 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools in Wisconsin | 5 of 5 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 of 22 |
The following degree levels are granted in fire protection at MATC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Milwaukee Area Technical College conferred 11 associate’s degrees in fire protection.
MATC holds a strong position among schools offering fire protection at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 4 |
| Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 |
| Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools | 58 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,230 | $6,728 |
| Fees | $699 | $699 |
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Among recent graduates, 73% of fire protection associate’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of fire protection associate’s degree graduates at MATC were White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College with a associate’s in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MATC conferred 11 associate’s degrees in fire science/fire-fighting recently — 27% to women and 73% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
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