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Electrical Engineering Technology
Program Number: 106621
Your Degree:
Associate Degree
Area of Study:
Architecture and Engineering
Delivery Method:
Some Online/Some In Person
Estimated Time to Complete:
66 Credits | Finish degree in 2 years
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  • Program Overview

    The Electrical Engineering Technology program at Madison College will provide you with the skills you need for a variety of in-demand jobs related to electrical engineering. As an Electrical Engineering Technology student, you will:

    • Learn to analyze complex problems and develop solutions
    • Build strong math and analytical skills
    • Utilize electronics terminology, schematic symbols and electronic standards
    • Assemble circuits from schematics, wiring diagrams and/or specifications
    • Define the math parameters of alternating current (AC) signals
    • Derive simplified equivalent circuits for basic AC circuits
    • Explain the basic characteristics of a differential transistor and operational amplifiers
    • Interface digital to field devices and determine functions of electronic memory
    • Create clocked logic circuits to drive encoders, decoders and multiplexer systems
    • Build microcontrollers/microprocessors and embedded systems architecture
    • Implement serial and parallel communications

    Transfer Options

    Electrical Engineering Technology graduates can transfer as a junior into the Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering program at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). Additional transfer pathways include transfer into a Bachelor of Science in Physics at Edgewood College and into the UW-Platteville Electrical Engineering major through the UW-Platteville Engineering Partnership.  

    Program Details

    Students in the Electrical Engineering Technology program can attend full or part time.

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

    • Madison - Truax

    Careers

    Earning your Associate Degree in Applied Science in the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as a/an:  

    • Engineering Assistant
    • Electronic Development Technician
    • Electronic Technician
    • Electronic Maintenance Technician
    • Electronic Test Technician
    • Field Service Technician

    With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as a/an:

    • Electrical Engineer
    • Computer Engineer
    • Electronic Production Supervisor
    • Electronic Maintenance Supervisor
    • Field Service Engineer
    • Network Engineer 
  • Curriculum and Experience

    Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 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.

    It is strongly recommended to meet with a faculty advisor upon admission to the program and prior to enrolling in courses.
    First Semester
    10-605-113
    3 credits
    10-605-118
    3 credits
    10-801-195
    3 credits
    10-809-199
    3 credits
    Choose from one of the following courses (consult program faculty advisor for appropriate transferability, terms offered, and pre-requisites):
    10-605-112
    3 credits
    Second Semester
    10-605-115
    3 credits
    10-605-119
    3 credits
    10-605-173
    3 credits
    10-662-120
    1 credit
    20-804-231
    5 credits
    Choose from one of the following courses (consult program faculty advisor for appropriate transferability, terms offered, and pre-requisites):
    10-605-114
    3 credits
    10-662-121
    3 credits
    Third Semester
    10-605-143
    3 credits
    10-605-176
    3 credits
    20-804-232
    5 credits
    Choose from one of the following courses (consult program faculty advisor for appropriate transferability, terms offered, and pre-requisites):
    10-662-105
    3 credits
    10-662-221
    4 credits
    Fourth Semester
    10-662-117
    1 credit
    10-662-106
    3 credits
    10-801-197
    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

    Spring 2025

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is January 15, 2025

    Fall 2025

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is August 31, 2025

    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
    Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions you attended and indicate one of the following:

    • High school transcript (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
    • GED/HSED transcript
    • College transcript(s) 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

    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

    Students who complete an approved transfer program may apply credits towards a degree at UWGB. Students must meet all UWGB degree requirements for graduation. At least 30 credits must be completed at UWGB to satisfy the UWGB residency requirement.
    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 higher
    Students with an AAS transfer in with articulated general education transfer credit, 12 credits of 1000T Industrial Studies credits, and 15 credits of 3000T Industrial Studies credits. 27 credits of Industrial Studies electives can apply to the ITM.
    Students must earn the Associate in Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology with the specified curriculum at Madison College for the coursework to transfer and meet UW-Platteville’s admission requirements for the agreement to apply. General admission to UW-Platteville requires students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 GPA or higher is required at Madison College. Students admitted to UW-Platteville will be directly admitted into Electrical Engineering.

    Wisconsin Private Schools

    Students witn 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.
    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.
    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.
    Specific details for students entering the Madison College AAS-Electrical Engineering Technology program in Fall 2019 and entering the MSOE ASS-EET to BSEE Transfer Track in the Electrical Engineering program in Fall 2021.
    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

    MATC Electrical Engineering Technology program graduates are prepared to:

    • Apply electronic theory to practice
    • Operate test equipment
    • Build electronic circuits and systems
    • Evaluate the operation of electronic circuits or systems
    • Communicate technical information
    • Graduate Summary

      Graduate Report Summary Overview

      202120222023
      Number of Program Graduates1266
      Number of Surveys Sent1266
      Number of Surveys Returned926
      Percent of Surveys Returned
      Available for Employment622
      Percent Available for Employment66.7%100.0%33.3%
      Not in Labor Market
      Percent Not in Labor Market33.3%0.0%66.7%
      Available for Employment

      202120222023
      Graduates Employed522
      Percent of Graduates Employed83.3%100.0%100.0%
      Employed in Related Occupation522
      Percent Employed in Related Occupation100.0%100.0%100.0%
      Employed in Unrelated Occupation000
      Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Employed - No Response000
      Percent Employed - No Response0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Seeking Employment100
      Percent Seeking Employment16.7%0.0%0.0%
      Reaction To Training at Madison College

      202120222023
      Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)3.83.53.7
      Number of Satisfaction Responses926
      Very Satisfied (4)714
      Percent Very Satisfied77.8%50.0%66.7%
      Satisfied (3)212
      Percent Satisfied22.2%50.0%33.3%
      Unsatisfied (2)000
      Percent Unsatisfied0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Very Unsatisfied (1)
      Percent Very Unsatisfied0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

      202120222023
      Number of Primary Reason Responses926
      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 Other0.0%0.0%0.0%
      When Employment was Obtained

      202120222023
      Number of When Employment Obtained Responses522
      Before Enrollment100
      Percent Before Enrollment20.0%0.0%0.0%
      While Attending the College320
      Percent While Attending the College60.0%100.0%0.0%
      After Training at the College102
      Percent After Training at the College20.0%0.0%100.0%
      Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

      202120222023
      Number of Employment Location Responses522
      In College District522
      Percent In College District100.0%100.0%100.0%
      In Wisconsin, Not in District000
      Percent of In Wisconsin0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Outside of Wisconsin000
      Percent Outside Wisconsin0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Employer Location Unknown000
      Percent Location Unknown0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Salary Trend
      Salary Trend202120222023
      Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count422
      Average Monthly Wage$4,256$3,586$5,215
      Average Hourly Wage$24.75$20.85$30.32
      Average Work Hours per Week42.440.047.5
      Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count
      Average Hourly Wage
      Average Work Hours per Week
    • Graduate Employers

      Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023
      Employer(s)Job TitleCity*State**Positions
      Clack CorporationElectrical EngineerWindsor
      Clasen Quality ChocolateMaintenance Technician

      * - 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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