Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL · Public · Certificate degree-granting
A public institution in Bradenton, Florida, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, Manatee Technical College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,486 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,129 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 71.7%. The average net price after financial aid is $1,808 per year. The most popular programs include Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Fire Protection, Machinist, and Practical Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,129
Graduation Rate
71.7%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$1,808
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
21.09x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,486
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
77.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
25.6%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$974
Income $30K–$48K
$2,093
Income $48K–$75K
$3,193
Student Demographics
Women
48.0%
White
38.9%
Black
11.2%
Hispanic
38.5%
Asian
1.5%
Two or More Races
5.1%
Accreditations
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
- Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (30)
Undergraduate Certificate (29)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $31,648 | 209 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $53,177 | 72 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 64 |
| Machinist | $46,581 | 57 |
| Practical Nursing | $58,062 | 54 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $74,620 | 48 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $60,815 | 44 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 33 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 27 |
| Dental Support Services | $35,280 | 24 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 21 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 21 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 20 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 20 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 18 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 17 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 14 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 13 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 10 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 9 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 9 |
| Graphic Communications | $37,276 | 7 |
| Communications Technology | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 3 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 3 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $70,853 | 0 |
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Most Affordable Colleges
- Best ROI Colleges
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Florida
- Most Affordable Colleges in Florida
- Best ROI Colleges in Florida
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