Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan, KS · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Manhattan, Kansas, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Manhattan Area Technical College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 342 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $51,864 ten years after enrollment, which is 27% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 70.5%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.46x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,074 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Machinist, Registered Nursing, Carpentry, and Electrical & Power Transmission.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,864
Graduation Rate
70.5%
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$10,074
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.15x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.46x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
342
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
76.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$9,844
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,844
Pell Grant Rate
10.9%
Federal Loan Rate
11.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$12,767
Income $30K–$48K
$11,430
Income $48K–$75K
$7,939
Income $110K+
$8,984
Student Demographics
Women
48.0%
White
69.3%
Black
9.4%
Hispanic
13.2%
Asian
0.6%
Two or More Races
5.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
48.8%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (23)
Associate (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $74,181 | 26 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 11 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $105,456 | 9 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 9 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 6 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 6 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $54,291 | 91 |
| Machinist | $48,121 | 37 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 22 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $106,858 | 18 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 18 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 17 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 15 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 13 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 12 |
| Health Aides & Attendants | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 3 |
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | Associate | 2 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Construction Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Kansas
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