Mental Health Services at Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, WI · Public · Associate Degree · Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

serving 11,362 students in Milwaukee, WI.

Program Analysis

Milwaukee Area Technical College's Mental Health Services program produces graduates earning $37,325/yr — within striking distance of the $36,448 national average for this trade.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 38.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Mental Health Services programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Mental Health Services's career paths, with 30% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $22,368 represents roughly 7 months of the $37,325 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

Ranked #32 of 61 Mental Health Services programs, Milwaukee Area Technical College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Mental Health Services offers 5 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

60 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
58
Low End
60
Score
61
High End
Earnings $37,325/yr (2% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (70% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (200,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$37K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
38.9x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
17 of 17
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$10,034
Out-of-state: $14,420
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,368
7.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,198
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Mental Health Services graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620 +17.3% 52%
Genetic counselors $98,910 +9.3% 50%
Clinical and counseling psychologists $95,830 +11.2% 63%
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620
+17.3% growth 52% AI-proof
Genetic counselors
$98,910
+9.3% growth 50% AI-proof
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$95,830
+11.2% growth 63% AI-proof

View all 17 career paths with full salary data →

Mental Health Services Career Guide

See the full career breakdown for Mental Health Services — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Milwaukee Area Technical College and 60 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Milwaukee Area Technical College's Mental Health Services program score?
At 60/100, the score looks reasonable — but Mental Health Services is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
Can I learn Mental Health Services through an apprenticeship instead of Milwaukee Area Technical College?
Yes — 5 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Mental Health Services career paths, including Behavioral Health Aide (Existing Title: Counselor). Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Milwaukee Area Technical College.
Is there demand for Mental Health Services workers?
With approximately 200,600 annual openings across mapped careers, Mental Health Services offers a very large employment pool. Milwaukee Area Technical College graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →