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Program Overview
The Marketing-Social Media technical diploma program at Madison College will help marketers get a leading edge on their organization's social media strategy. This diploma is designed for communications and marketing professionals who engage with their target market on various social media channels. You will learn social media principles, develop an integrated marketing campaign incorporating traditional and digital channels, SEO techniques, web considerations for marketers, and the latest in mobile marketing techniques.
Program Details
Students in MATC's Marketing-Social Media diploma program can attend full or part-time.
Marketing - Social Media diploma classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
Careers
Madison College Marketing-Social Media diploma holders are ready for a range of professional positions as:
- Social Networking Media Specialist
- Media Strategist/Planner
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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.
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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.
Note: It is recommended to only apply for a semester that has already started if you are currently enrolled in classes or you have verified that classes are still available for that semester.
Application Dates
Summer 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is July 15, 2025
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2025
Spring 2026
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is April 15, 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
- 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.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Marketing-Social Media career.
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Career Outcomes
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2022 2023 2024 Number of Program Graduates 24 28 30 Number of Surveys Sent 24 28 30 Number of Surveys Returned 14 21 20 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 9 12 9 Percent Available for Employment 64.3% 57.1% 45.0% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 35.7% 42.9% 55.0% Available for Employment
2022 2023 2024 Graduates Employed 6 11 7 Percent of Graduates Employed 66.7% 91.7% 77.8% Employed in Related Occupation 3 8 4 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 50.0% 72.7% 57.1% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 3 3 3 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 50.0% 27.3% 42.9% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 3 1 2 Percent Seeking Employment 33.3% 8.3% 22.2% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2022 2023 2024 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.2 3.2 3.2 Number of Satisfaction Responses 9 19 11 Very Satisfied (4) 4 6 4 Percent Very Satisfied 44.4% 31.6% 36.4% Satisfied (3) 4 11 6 Percent Satisfied 44.4% 57.9% 54.5% Unsatisfied (2) 0 1 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 11.1% 5.3% 9.1% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2022 2023 2024 Number of Primary Reason Responses 14 21 20 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 6 11 7 Before Enrollment 0 2 1 Percent Before Enrollment 0.0% 18.2% 14.3% While Attending the College 5 4 4 Percent While Attending the College 83.3% 36.4% 57.1% After Training at the College 1 5 2 Percent After Training at the College 16.7% 45.5% 28.6% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2022 2023 2024 Number of Employment Location Responses 6 11 7 In College District 4 7 3 Percent In College District 66.7% 63.6% 42.9% In Wisconsin, Not in District 1 2 4 Percent of In Wisconsin 16.7% 18.2% 57.1% Outside of Wisconsin 1 1 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 16.7% 9.1% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 0 1 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 9.1% 0.0% Salary Trend 2022 2023 2024 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 2 5 2 Average Monthly Wage $3,391 $4,462 $4,214 Average Hourly Wage $19.71 $25.94 $24.50 Average Work Hours per Week 40.0 42.0 43.3 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 1 1 0 Average Hourly Wage $40.00 $20.00 Average Work Hours per Week 20.0 23.3 25.0 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2024 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Fair Valley Performance & Repair Receptionist Sauk City Verona Area School District Communications Assistant Verona Versiti Blood Research Institute Public Relations Student Worker Milwaukee * - 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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