Salina Area Technical College
Salina, KS · Public · Associate degree-granting
Salina Area Technical College, based in Salina, Kansas, is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 330 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,175 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 69.7%. Mmedian graduate debt is $7,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 6.03x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,468 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Health Aides & Attendants, Machinist, Ground Transportation, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,175
Graduation Rate
69.7%
Median Debt
$7,000
Average Net Price
$6,468
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
6.52x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
6.03x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
330
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
73.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$7,128
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,128
Pell Grant Rate
15.5%
Federal Loan Rate
12.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,078
Income $30K–$48K
$5,602
Income $48K–$75K
$5,958
Income $110K+
$12,188
Student Demographics
Women
39.3%
White
74.9%
Black
2.4%
Hispanic
17.0%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More Races
3.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
57.5%
Accreditations
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, Board of Trustees — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (24)
Associate (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 25 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 12 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 7 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 7 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 5 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 137 |
| Health Aides & Attendants | Not reported | 74 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 45 |
| Ground Transportation | Not reported | 41 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 27 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 18 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 11 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 7 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 6 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 5 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | Associate | 2 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Associate | 1 |
| Carpentry | Associate | 1 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Associate | 1 |