Post-Secondary Education
Dodge County focuses post-secondary education around the areas that matter most to our communities — Real hands on training for employment in industries with good, family-sustaining wages. Moraine Park Technical College and Madison Area Technical College serve our communities by offering technical certifications and associates degrees with the opportunity to convert earned credits and degrees into four-year undergraduate degrees from accredited universities.
Although Dodge County itself does not have any educational institutions that offer four-year bachelor's degrees, there are many nationally recognized public and private colleges and universities that serve our community within a 40-minute drive making education surprisingly accessible for such a rural community.
Moraine Park Technical College
Beaver Dam Campus
Moraine Park Technical College is a public two-year college provides the opportunity to develop career-ready skills and certifications without traveling far. This two-year college offers students a variety of associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates in various programs. The Beaver Dam campus is particularly known for its engine technology training center, partnering with industry leader Mercury Marine, and its electrical power distribution program. By providing hands-on learning experiences, Moraine Park Technical College equips graduates with the skills and knowledge they need to enter the workforce quickly and confidently.
Horicon Regional Center
This is a smaller satellite campus of Moraine Park Technical College that offers a more limited selection of programs than the Beaver Dam campus.
Madison Area Technical College
Watertown Campus
Madison Area Technical College is a public two-year college that offers a variety of programs, including associate degrees, technical diplomas, and even adult continuing education classes. With a focus on hands-on learning in smaller classes, the Watertown Campus equips students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen careers. Conveniently located close to home, it's a great option for Dodge County residents seeking affordable higher education.