Search | Menu 
Ready to Learn More?
If you’d like to learn more about the Agricultural Equipment Technology program, we’d love to talk with you.
We’re here to answer any questions and guide you through our application process step-by-step.
Send us your contact information, and we’ll help you get started right away!
Financial Aid Available-
Program Overview
The work: varied, in-demand, lucrative
You: curious, hardworking, willing to learn
In our two-year associate degree, you’ll get practical, hands-on learning in the service and repair of tractors, combines, planting and harvesting equipment, and more.
Associate Degree Goals
In addition to developing your technical skills, the associate degree program will prepare you for the business aspects of agricultural technology. Not only will you be qualified for entry-level service positions, but you will be prepared for a range of professional positions. Leadership, management and sales roles will expand opportunities for career and salary advancement.
Real-world, Hands-on Learning
Enjoy hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art shop environment with instruction from our award-winning faculty.
The associate degree curriculum is designed with input from local employers to ensure the courses get you the real-world skills you need to be successful in the industry.
Attend classes full time at the Madison College Truax campus.
Agricultural Equipment Technology | Year 1
In your first year, you’ll develop critical diagnostic and troubleshooting skills and technical knowledge in:
- diesel engine systems
- drive trains
- hydraulics
- electrical systems
- global positioning systems (GPS)
- air conditioning
- materials handling equipment
- harvesting equipment
Bonus: You'll automatically earn the Agriculture Equipment Service Technician technical diploma after completing the first-year curriculum!
Summer Internship
Apply your first-year technical skills at a local dealership or co-op, getting on-the-job experience servicing and repairing farm implements. You’ll gain valuable exposure to how a service department operates while also building your resume and professional network.
Agricultural Equipment Technology | Year 2
You’ll expand ag equipment knowledge in your second year by gaining advanced skills in hydraulics, engines and powertrain. You’ll also dive deeper into electronics and high-tech precision farming (GPS) systems.
Explore Agricultural Equipment Programs
Learn more about the agricultural equipment profession and why students choose Madison College for career training.
-
Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
First SemesterSecond SemesterThird/Summer SessionFourth SemesterFifth Semester -
Admission
Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!
If you are an international student and want to apply to Madison College, or transfer your F-1 student visa here, check program availability and then complete the International Admission Process.
Apply Now – Secure Your Spot!
This program has a limited number of seats available. We encourage early applications to secure your spot, but the program has not historically reached full capacity. It shares this capacity with other programs that have similar curriculum.
Application Dates
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2025
Fall 2026
- Application available on September 15, 2025
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2026
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:
- High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED completion
- College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
- Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
Individual courses may have prerequisites to enroll. Admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses. See the Curriculum section for the list of courses for the program.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Agricultural Equipment Technology career.
-
Transfer Opportunities
UW System Schools
The terms of the B.S in Leadership & Org Studies agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S or A.A.A. degrees and are admitted to the Organizational Studies emphasis at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higherWisconsin Private Schools
Students with an AA, AS or AAS are Advanced Core. Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 60 credits. Students transferring prior to completion or with less than 60 credits are standard core and credits are evaluated course by course.Student who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.Completion of an A.A.S. Degree at Madison College after 2015, and meeting admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a B.B.A degree in Technical Sales at MSOE.Out-of-State Schools
Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement.Per the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring.Students graduating with an associate degree from MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admissions into CSU-Global and can transfer up to 64 semester credits from MATC to be applied toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSU-Global.Franklin University will guarantee acceptance of Madison College graduates with an AA, AS, or AAS. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer up to 94 additional credits toward their baccalaureate degree. -
Career Outcomes
Agriculture Equipment Technology Program Outcomes
When you graduate from Madison College with your Agriculture Equipment Technology associate degree, you’ll be prepared to:
- Follow and practice safety procedures in the workplace.
- Use and understand the tools that allow you to diagnose and repair problems accurately and efficiently.
- Diagnose and repair various types of components, equipment, and machines, such as:
- electrical systems
- digital data systems
- hydraulic systems
- internal combustion engines
- power trains/transmissions
- air conditioning systems.
- Set up and maintain components, systems and equipment to their original level of performance.
- Demonstrate professional abilities, including:
- self-motivation
- self-awareness
- teamwork
- flexibility
- stress management
- respect for coworkers, supervisors and clients.
- Write and speak clearly and professionally about mechanical and service issues to customers, coworkers and supervisors.
- Recognize basic business operations and policies that contribute to effective service and profitability.
Agriculture Equipment Technology Career Outcomes
Technical Diploma Graduates
Upon finishing the first year of the program, you’ll be prepared for entry-level technician positions servicing and repairing agricultural equipment and machinery, including:
- Ag Dealership Parts Person
- Ag Dealership Service Technician
- Ag Dealership Service Writer
- Field Service Technician
- Harvesting Operator/Technician
Associate Degree Graduates
Completing the two-year associate degree will get you ready for a wider range of professional positions, including:
- Service Technician
- Field Service Technician
- Lead Technician
- Shop Foreman
- Service Writer Coordinator
- Customer Support Representative
- Agricultural Equipment Sales
- Consumer Products Sales
- Service Manager
Future Career Prospects
With additional education and/or work experience, you may find employment as:
- Ag Company Service Representative
- Ag Company Sales Representative
- Dealership Sales Manager
- Dealership Manager
- Dealership Owner/Operator
-
Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2022 2023 2024 Number of Program Graduates 1 5 2 Number of Surveys Sent 1 5 2 Number of Surveys Returned 1 1 1 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 1 1 1 Percent Available for Employment 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Available for Employment
2022 2023 2024 Graduates Employed 1 1 1 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Employed in Related Occupation 1 1 1 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 0 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 0 0 0 Percent Seeking Employment 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2022 2023 2024 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 4 3 3 Number of Satisfaction Responses 1 1 1 Very Satisfied (4) 1 0 0 Percent Very Satisfied 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% Satisfied (3) 0 1 1 Percent Satisfied 0.0% 100.0% 100.0% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2022 2023 2024 Number of Primary Reason Responses 1 1 1 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2022 2023 2024 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 1 1 1 Before Enrollment 0 0 0 Percent Before Enrollment 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% While Attending the College 0 1 0 Percent While Attending the College 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% After Training at the College 1 0 1 Percent After Training at the College 100.0% 0.0% 100.0% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2022 2023 2024 Number of Employment Location Responses 1 1 1 In College District 1 1 0 Percent In College District 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% In Wisconsin, Not in District 0 0 1 Percent of In Wisconsin 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% Outside of Wisconsin 0 0 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Salary Trend 2022 2023 2024 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 1 1 1 Average Monthly Wage $6,708 $3,308 $3,784 Average Hourly Wage $39.00 $19.23 $22.00 Average Work Hours per Week 50.0 50.0 50.0 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count Average Hourly Wage Average Work Hours per Week -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2024 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Mid-State Equipment Service Technician Janesville * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu
