Program Overview

Agricultural Equipment Technology

Program Overview

The Agricultural Equipment Technology program at Madison College provides hands-on training on the latest technology in agricultural equipment repair and maintenance. Students learn from award-winning faculty in a state-of-the-art, simulated shop environment. The program is driven by local industry to ensure students gain the skills needed to be successful in the field.

Program Details

• Program Number:
• Your Degree: Associate Degree
• Area of Study: Transportation
• Delivery Method: 100% In Person
• Estimated Time to Complete: 66 Credits | Finish degree in 2 years
• Financial Aid Available: Yes
• Program Transfers: Yes

What You'll Pay

• Estimated Program Cost: $12,365.28
• View Tuition and Fees: Tuition and Fees
• Financial Aid: Applying for financial aid and scholarships can help you pay for your education.

Program Curriculum

First Semester

• Introduction to Agricultural Equipment (2 credits)
• Electricity 1 (3 credits)
• Electricity 2 (3 credits)
• Planting and Seeding (3 credits)
• Basic Fuel Systems (2 credits)
• Basic Engine Repair (3 credits)
• Metalworking for Heavy-Duty Applications (2 credits)

Second Semester

• Basic Powertrain (3 credits)
• Mobile Heating & Air Conditioning (2 credits)
• Crop Harvesting (3 credits)
• Hydraulics 1 (3 credits)
• Hydraulics 2 (3 credits)
• Written Communication (3 credits)

Third/Summer Session

• Occupational Experience 1 - Agricultural Equipment Technology Program (2 credits)

Fourth Semester

• Precision Farming (GPS) (3 credits)
• Electronics (3 credits)
• Hydraulics 3 (3 credits)
• Oral/Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
• Mathematical Reasoning (3 credits)

Fifth Semester

• Advanced Fuel Systems/Emissions (2 credits)
• Advanced Powertrain (3 credits)
• Advanced Engines (3 credits)
• Economics (3 credits)
• Psychology Of Human Relations (3 credits)

Admission

To Apply

• Application Dates: Fall 2025
  • Application open
  • Application completion deadline is August 31, 2025
• Admission Requirements:
  • 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

Transfer Opportunities

UW System Schools

• UW Oshkosh: 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

Wisconsin Private Schools

• Concordia University: Students with 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.
• Lakeland 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.
• Milwaukee School of Engineering: 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

• Bellevue University: 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.
• Capella 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.
• Colorado State University Global Campus: 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: 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

Madison College Agricultural Equipment Technology program graduates are prepared to:

• Practice safety procedures at all times in the workplace
• Utilize available tools to support the ability to understand, diagnose and repair problems accurately and efficiently
• Assume responsibility for continuing education in order to maintain technical skills, certification and enhance professional growth
• Demonstrate desirable professional abilities, including self-motivation, self-awareness, teamwork, flexibility, stress management, and respect for coworkers, supervisors and clients
• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal communications to customers, coworkers and supervisors
• Set up and maintain components, systems and equipment to their original level of performance
• Recognize basic business operations and policies to provide effective service and contribute to profitability
• Diagnose and repair various types of components, equipment and machines

Graduate Summary

• Number of Program Graduates: 1 (2022), 5 (2023), 2 (2024)
• Number of Surveys Sent: 1 (2022), 5 (2023), 2 (2024)
• Number of Surveys Returned: 1 (2022), 1 (2023), 1 (2024)
• Percent of Surveys Returned: 100.0% (2022), 20.0% (2023), 50.0% (2024)
• Available for Employment: 1 (2022), 1 (2023), 1 (2024)
• Percent Available for Employment: 100.0% (2022), 100.0% (2023), 100.0% (2024)

Graduate Employers

• Mid-State Equipment: Service Technician (Janesville, WI)

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• Diesel Medium and Heavy Truck Technician
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