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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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$10,849.86

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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 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.

    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 2025

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

    Program Status: Waitlist 

    Due to demand, this program is full. The application is available for the waitlist.

    • This program is not available to out of state residents
    • Estimated wait time: 0-1 year
    • Students will be notified by email when space becomes available
    • Selection from the waitlist into the program is based on:

    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.

    3. Residency Requirement

    Per Wisconsin Statute TCS-10 because this program has a waitlist: 

    • Out-of-state residents (except Minnesota residents*) are not eligible for admission consideration to this program  
    • Non-district state residents 
      • May only be considered after January 1 for the upcoming fall term
      • *Minnesota residents are considered non-district state residents for admission purposes 

    Additional Notes

    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 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 who complete the A.A.S. degree are guaranteed admission to UW-Platteville to the B.S. in Construction Management major given that all admission requirements are met (minimum 2.0 transfer GPA, in good standing at previous school).

    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.
    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 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

      202120222023
      Number of Program Graduates798
      Number of Surveys Sent798
      Number of Surveys Returned766
      Percent of Surveys Returned
      Available for Employment766
      Percent Available for Employment100.0%100.0%100.0%
      Not in Labor Market
      Percent Not in Labor Market0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Available for Employment

      202120222023
      Graduates Employed756
      Percent of Graduates Employed100.0%83.3%100.0%
      Employed in Related Occupation654
      Percent Employed in Related Occupation85.7%100.0%66.7%
      Employed in Unrelated Occupation102
      Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation14.3%0.0%33.3%
      Employed - No Response000
      Percent Employed - No Response0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Seeking Employment010
      Percent Seeking Employment0.0%16.7%0.0%
      Reaction To Training at Madison College

      202120222023
      Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)3.42.73.7
      Number of Satisfaction Responses766
      Very Satisfied (4)304
      Percent Very Satisfied42.9%0.0%66.7%
      Satisfied (3)452
      Percent Satisfied57.1%83.3%33.3%
      Unsatisfied (2)000
      Percent Unsatisfied0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Very Unsatisfied (1)
      Percent Very Unsatisfied0.0%16.7%0.0%
      Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

      202120222023
      Number of Primary Reason Responses766
      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%16.7%0.0%
      When Employment was Obtained

      202120222023
      Number of When Employment Obtained Responses756
      Before Enrollment011
      Percent Before Enrollment0.0%20.0%16.7%
      While Attending the College314
      Percent While Attending the College42.9%20.0%66.7%
      After Training at the College431
      Percent After Training at the College57.1%60.0%16.7%
      Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

      202120222023
      Number of Employment Location Responses756
      In College District345
      Percent In College District42.9%80.0%83.3%
      In Wisconsin, Not in District311
      Percent of In Wisconsin42.9%20.0%16.7%
      Outside of Wisconsin100
      Percent Outside Wisconsin14.3%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 Count554
      Average Monthly Wage$3,251$3,732$4,300
      Average Hourly Wage$18.90$21.70$25.00
      Average Work Hours per Week44.548.241.3
      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
      Ayres AssociatesLand Survey Technician
      DAAR EngineeringConstructional Design Civil EngineerJohnson Creek
      Dept of TransportationCement Laboratory Specialist
      Edge Consulting Engineers IncDrafterPrairie du Sac

      * - 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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