Accreditation

Mid-State Technical College is dedicated to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality education. Accreditation ensures that we meet rigorous standards and provide exceptional learning experiences for our students. It also holds us accountable to ongoing assessment and improvement. This process reflects our commitment to excellence and the success of our community.

Mid-State Technical College (Mid-State) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC):

Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1413
(800.621.7440)

HLC's next compliance evaluation takes place in 2024–2025.

Statement of Affiliation

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent agency, founded in 1895. The HLC accredits degree-granting colleges and universities in the United States. HLC is an institutional accreditor, accrediting the institution as a whole.

What Does It Mean to Be an Accredited College? 

Quality: Accreditation means that a college, university, institution, or program meets standards of quality. Accreditors consider faculty, curriculum, administration, financial management, and student services in their evaluation.

Financial Aid Opportunities: You can only obtain federal financial assistance if your college or university has appropriate accreditation from an organization recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Credits that Transfer: If you ever want to transfer your college credits to continue your education, accreditation matters. This is an important factor when a college or university is deciding whether to accept transfer credits from your previous school.

Program Accreditation: Individual programs at Mid-State may secure additional accreditation related to their occupational area as available.

Program Accrediting Bodies

Automotive: Automotive Technician: National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician: National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Health Information Management: Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
Medical Assistant: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB)
Nursing: Accreditation Commission for Education In Nursing (ACEN)
Paramedic: Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for EMS Professions (CoAEMSP)
Paramedic Technician: Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for EMS Professions (CoAEMSP)
Phlebotomy Technician: National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Respiratory Therapist: Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Surgical Technology: Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) under the auspices of Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

All of Mid-State's programs are in good standing with their accreditors. See our Program Accreditation and Licensure Information for detailed information about accreditation site visit dates, the length of the accreditation cycle, and accreditor contact information. Further information on each program's accreditation can be found on program pages.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

Many of Mid-State's programs prepare students to obtain the required licensure to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. The College does not guarantee its curriculum matches the requirements for preparation, examination, or licensure for other states. Specific program licensure information can be found on individual program pages.

Affiliation

Mid-State Technical College is one of 16 colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). Each college is governed locally by a board of trustees, and the majority of funding for each college comes from its district residents’ property tax assessment. However, program of study curriculum, facility improvements, and student tuition are among the important decisions approved by the WTCS state Board of Trustees.

The Wisconsin Technical College System Board has authorized Mid-State Technical College to grant the associate of applied science, associate of arts, and associate of science degrees in two-year programs.

Contact Information:
Wisconsin Technical College System Board
310 Price Place
PO Box 7874
Madison WI 53707
Phone: 608.266.1207

External Program & Training Approval Agencies and Endorsements

External Program Approval Agencies: In addition to consistent support and recognition from the instructional program advisory committees, several of Mid-State’s occupational programs have received external approval from various governmental and non-governmental agencies.

• State of Wisconsin Board of Nursing (Nursing)
• Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Barber Technologist, Cosmetology, Fire Safety, and Nail Technician)
• Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Emergency Medical Technician courses/programs, Nursing, and Nursing Assistant)
• Wisconsin Department of Justice Training and Standards Bureau (Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 Academy)
• Wisconsin Technical College System Board (All Programs and Basic Skills)

External Program & Training Endorsements: The following Mid-State trainings and programs are endorsed by various governmental and non-governmental agencies:

• American Heart Association (CPR, ACLS, PALS, and HeartSaver)
• International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (Firefighting Courses)
• Motorcycle Safety Foundation (Motorcycle Training)
• National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (Automotive Maintenance Technician and Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician Assistant) 
• National Security Agency (IT Cybersecurity Specialist)
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation (Motorcycle Training)

College Memberships

• American Association of Community Colleges
• Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT)
• National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) – Mid-State Technical College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. 
  
• Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association