The report card is in: Wisconsinites are confident in Wisconsin’s technical colleges.
In Business Madison previously published the results, but a new breakdown of data is available.
The statewide survey showed affordability, transfer opportunities and strong recommendations from others as key reasons for the positive survey results from two-thirds of respondents.
Madison College touted the findings in a Tuesday news release.
“Madison College is a proven investment for students and a vital asset for our district,” Madison College President Jennifer Berne said in a statement. “It’s encouraging to see statewide confidence in the value of technical colleges, and these results reinforce the responsibility we have to support students and meet employers’ growing demand for skilled, professional workers. We look forward to building on this momentum to strengthen communities and help people build better lives.”
The data comes from a Wisconsin Technical College System survey conducted online this past spring. Over 2,300 adults completed the statewide public perception survey.
Key statewide highlights include:
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66 percent of Wisconsin residents have a favorable opinion of Wisconsin technical colleges, up from 52 percent in 2022;
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76 percent believe the state benefits from the education technical colleges provide, up from 71 percent in 2022;
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78 percent agree that higher education is a significant investment, and students and families must consider long-term costs when choosing a college;
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76 percent agree that not all students benefit from a four-year college education, up from 71 percent in 2022; and
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64 percent see technical colleges as a strong option for students planning to transfer to a four-year public college or university, up from 60 percent in 2022.
In Business Madison featured Madison College’s new Construction & Remodeling Facility on the cover of its January issue. The program is working to train students and help meet demand for employees in the skilled trades.
