Even if you haven’t decided on a specific career, you may have a general idea of your interests. Congratulations! You found your area of study. You didn’t think it’d be that easy, did you?
Start With an Interest
Do you like to build things? Work with computers? Are you interested in health care? The first step is knowing where your interests lie.
Narrow It Down
Each area of study is a collection of programs. Having trouble deciding? Our Career Exploration Workshop can help you choose your career direction.
Join the Employed
One of Madison College’s claims to fame is that its graduates find jobs. Many programs boast 100% employment. Quite a record!
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Explore Our Areas of Study
See your future... is it on a construction site, creating amazing food for restaurant guests, writing social media posts for a business? Madison College has an area of study – and a program – for all these and more!
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Architecture and Engineering
Get into the working world quickly – or start here and transfer to a four-year engineering program.
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Arts, Design and Humanities
You’re a storyteller at heart. Make it a career with a two-year program – or go in depth with a four-year transfer.
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Business
Make business your business. From accounting to marketing to risk management – so many options.
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Construction, Manufacturing and Maintenance
Almost three dozen programs to choose from! This area of study is for makers of all kinds.
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Culinary, Hospitality and Fitness
Make people feel comfortable, feed them well… then help them burn off the calories later. A winning strategy.
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Education and Social Sciences
Share your love of learning, focused on early childhood education. Get a credential in a little as a year.
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Health Sciences
Programs in this area of study – and the careers that follow – are always in high demand.
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Information and Technology
Cybersecurity? Make that cyber job security. Programming… networking … they’re all here.
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Law, Protective and Human Services
It’s more than police and fire – though we have those too. It’s caring and protecting on all levels.
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Science, Math and Natural Resources
This area of study stretches from the lab to the forest. How is that even possible? Let us show you.
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Transportation
Not afraid to get your hands dirty? Follow the link below. We’ll put you on the road to success right away.