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Civil Engineering Technology
Program Number: 106071
Your Degree:
Associate Degree
Area of Study:
Architecture and Engineering
Delivery Method:
100% In Person
Estimated Time to Complete:
64 Credits | Finish degree in 2 years
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$10,149.02

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  • Program Overview

    Civil engineers design and build important parts of our infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, dams and water supply systems. As a student in Madison College's Civil Engineering Technology program, you will train to assist engineers and land surveyors in: 

    • Planning: Determine the scope of the project, what data will be required to complete the project, the most appropriate technique to gather the required data, and review agencies that will be involved in the project.
    • Scheduling: Determine the schedule of the design and construction phases of a project, prepare for public meetings and identify meeting dates.
    • Designing: Use design software to prepare plans for transportation projects, municipal sewer and water projects, and land development projects.
    • Estimating: Perform estimates of quantities used in a project, as well as the expected cost of engineering projects.
    • Surveying: Perform field surveys for design and construction of engineering projects, land developments and retracement surveys, including route surveys, topographic surveys and subdivision surveys.
    • Observing and Inspecting Construction: Observe the construction of highways, bridges, buildings and other structures to ensure they are constructed in accordance with the engineers' plan, as well as perform material testing to ensure materials are in accordance with design specifications.

    Transfer Options

    Madison Area Technical College's Civil Engineering Technology offers an affordable track toward earning a bachelor's in science in Broad Fields Natural Science at Edgewood College

    Program Details

    ​Students in the Civil Engineering Technology program can attend full time.

    Civil Engineering Technology program classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

    • Madison - Truax

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    Careers

    Earning your associate degree in applied science in the Civil Engineering Technology program at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as:  

    • Civil Engineering Technician
    • Construction Inspector
    • Land Survey Technician
    • CAD Technician
    • GIS Technician
    • Materials Testing Technician
    • Construction Estimator
  • Curriculum and Experience

    Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2022-2023 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 Semester
    10-607-120
    2 credits
    10-607-149
    2 credits
    10-607-155
    3 credits
    10-804-107
    3 credits
    10-809-199
    3 credits
    Second Semester
    10-607-147
    3 credits
    10-607-156
    3 credits
    10-607-160
    2 credits
    10-607-193
    1 credit
    10-801-195
    3 credits
    10-809-195
    3 credits
    Third Semester
    10-607-148
    2 credits
    10-607-158
    3 credits
    10-607-172
    2 credits
    10-607-177
    2 credits
    10-801-197
    3 credits
    Elective
    3 Credits
    Fourth Semester
    10-607-133
    3 credits
    10-607-161
    3 credits
    10-607-171
    2 credits
    10-607-182
    2 credits
    Elective
    3 Credits
    Recommended Electives
    10-607-168
    3 credits
    10-607-175
    3 credits
  • Admission

    To Apply

    Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!

    International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.

    Application Dates

    Fall 2023

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is August 31, 2023

    Spring 2024

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is January 15, 2024

    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
    Students must submit official transcripts for one of the following:

    • High school transcript (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
    • GED/HSED transcript
    • College transcript(s) showing:
      • At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0, or
      • Completion of an associate degree or higher

    All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.

    Additional Notes

    • Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.

    • Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.

    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.

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  • Transfer Opportunities

    UW System Schools

    The terms of the Leadership & Org Studies agreement are limited to students who complete an associates of applied science degree and are admitted to the Organizational Studies emphasis of the Leadership and Organizational Studies at UW O. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
    Madison College students who complete the Associate of Applied Science degree are guaranteed admission to UW-Platteville to the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management major within the Department of Industrial Studies given that all admission requirements are met (minimum 2.0 transfer GPA, in good standing at previous institution). Please refer to the Appendix A - Program to Program Articulation Transfer Pathway to see courses that transfer from the Associate of Applied Science in Civil Engineering Technology degree; a maximum of 72 credits can be transferred to UW-Platteville from 2-year institutions. Students will then complete the baccalaureate degree requirements at UW-Platteville including all remaining general education requirements and major requirements.
    Madison College students with an associate of applied science in this program who transfer to UW-Platteville will transfer in with articulated general education transfer credit, 12 credits of 1000T Industrial Studies credits, and 15 credits of 3000T Industrial Studies credits. The 27 credits of Industrial Studies electives will be applied to the Industrial Technology Management (ITM) major. Students will then complete the baccalaureate degree requirements at UW-Platteville including all remaining general education requirements and major requirements.

    Wisconsin Private Schools

    A student who completes an associate of arts, associate of science or associates of applied science is considered part of the ‘advanced core‘. The Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 64 credits of transfer. If students transfer prior to completion or with less than 64 credits they will be considered part of the standard core and credits will be evaluated on a course by course basis.
    Students interested in this plan should meet with their program advisor to learn more about the Civil Engineering-Physics pathway. Students who complete this pathway and the Civil Engineering Associates of Applied Science pathway will be eligible to have up to 64 credits transferred in to Edgewood, including 24 credits in the major.
    Students who complete the Associate Degree of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design Technology, Electromechanical Technology or Automated Manufacturing Systems Technology at Madison College will be guaranteed admission to Edgewood College when students transfer directly from Madison College to Edgewood College within 5 years of completing the Associate Degree.
    Students will be granted admission to a bachelors degree program upon completion of an approved transfer program at Madison College. Students must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater while at Madison College. Regardless of the number of credits transferred students must complete at least 25% of their baccalaureate degree credits at Herzing University University University.
    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.
    Any Madison College student who has successfully completed an associate degree in applied science after 2015, and meets admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Technical Sales at MSOE by successfully completing the AAS to BBA Technical Sales Transfer Track in the Business Administration program. --- In particular, any Madison College student who successfully completes all technical courses and general education courses in their AAS program with a grade of C or better (not C-) in each course; successfully completes all other specified courses, as defined in this transfer agreement, with a grade of C or better (not C-) in each course; and meets the MSOE admission requirements for transfer students into the BBA Program at MSOE, minimum 2.75/4.0 cumulative GPA from the last regionally accredited school will be admitted into the AAS to BBA Technical Sales Transfer Track in the Bachelor of Business Administration program 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. This applies to students who are pursuing a bachelors of arts, bachelors of science or bachelors of fine arts at Bellevue University.
    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. Articulation agreement is for students who graduate from appropriate program and wish to pursue one of the following degrees at Capella: Bachelor of Science in Business specializations, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Public Safety specializations, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (must hold a valid RN license) and Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
    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 all Madison College graduates with an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Associate of Applied Science. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer additional credits (up to a maximum of 94) toward their baccalaureate degree.
  • Career Outcomes

    MATC Civil Engineering Technology program graduates are prepared to:  

    • Communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written format.
    • Apply civil engineering design principles to all facets of planning an engineering project.
    • Demonstrate and apply fundamental surveying skills.
    • Operate technical computer software, hardware and instruments to perform civil engineering procedures.
    • Perform fundamental construction materials tests.
    • Demonstrate professional work ethics and positive interpersonal skills in the workplace.
    • Assume responsibility for continuing education to remain current in the civil engineering profession. 
    • Graduate Summary

      Graduate Report Summary Overview

      201920202021
      Number of Program Graduates1187
      Number of Surveys Sent1087
      Number of Surveys Returned967
      Percent of Surveys Returned90.00%75.00%100.00%
      Available for Employment867
      Percent Available for Employment88.90%100.00%100.00%
      Not in Labor Market100
      Percent Not in Labor Market11.10%0.00%0.00%
      Available for Employment

      201920202021
      Graduates Employed867
      Percent of Graduates Employed100.00%100.00%100.00%
      Employed in Related Occupation746
      Percent Employed in Related Occupation87.50%66.70%85.70%
      Employed in Unrelated Occupation111
      Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation12.50%16.70%14.30%
      Employed - No Response010
      Percent Employed - No Response0.00%16.70%0.00%
      Seeking Employment000
      Percent Seeking Employment0.00%0.00%0.00%
      Reaction To Training at Madison College

      201920202021
      Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)3.83.33.4
      Number of Satisfaction Responses967
      Very Satisfied (4)743
      Percent Very Satisfied77.80%66.70%42.90%
      Satisfied (3)214
      Percent Satisfied22.20%16.70%57.10%
      Unsatisfied (2)000
      Percent Unsatisfied0.00%0.00%0.00%
      Very Unsatisfed (1)010
      Percent Very Unsatisfied0.00%16.70%0.00%
      Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

      201920202021
      Number of Primary Reason Responses967
      Preparation for Getting a Job322
      Percent Preparation for Getting a Job33.30%33.30%28.60%
      Career Change324
      Percent Career Change33.30%33.30%57.10%
      Improvement of Existing Skills110
      Percent Improvement of Existing Skills11.10%16.70%0.00%
      Preparation for Further Education110
      Percent Preparation for Further Education11.10%16.70%0.00%
      Personal Interest001
      Percent Personal Interest0.00%0.00%14.30%
      Other100
      Percent Other11.10%0.00%0.00%
      When Employment was Obtained

      201920202021
      Number of When Employment Obtained Responses857
      Before Enrollment210
      Percent Before Enrollment25.00%20.00%0.00%
      While Attending the College233
      Percent While Attending the College25.00%60.00%42.90%
      After Training at the College414
      Percent After Training at the College50.00%20.00%57.10%
      Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

      201920202021
      Number of Employment Location Responses867
      In College District643
      Percent In College District75.00%66.70%42.90%
      In Wisconsin, Not in District223
      Percent of In Wisconsin25.00%33.30%42.90%
      Outside of Wisconsin001
      Percent Outside Wisconsin0.00%0.00%14.30%
      Employer Location Unknown000
      Percent Location Unknown0.00%0.00%0.00%
      Salary Trend
      Salary Trend201920202021
      Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count745
      Average Monthly Wage$3,264$3,494$3,251
      Average Hourly Wage$18.97$20.32$18.90
      Average Work Hours per Week41.144.544.5
      Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count
      Average Hourly Wage
      Average Work Hours per Week
    • Graduate Employers

      Graduate Employers for academic year: 2021
      Employer(s)Job TitleCity*State**Positions
      Ben Dyer AssociatesCAD TechnicianMitchellvilleMD
      General Engineering CoSurvey AssistantPortage
      MSA Professional ServicesEngineering Technician
      Ruekert & Mielke IncOAD TechnicianWaukesha
      Rule ConstructionLaborerDodgeville

      * - 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

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