Manatee Technical College

Manatee Technical College is a public community college located in Bradenton, FL. It offers 64 major programs through Certificate programs. It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,500 for Florida residents and $4,500 for out-of-state students at Manatee Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($4,262) of public community colleges in Florida.

It has 1,054 students that are higher than the average population (692 students) of community colleges in Florida. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of Florida community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $32,000.

Academic Overview

Manatee Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Bradenton, Florida. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,500 for Florida residents and $4,500 for other students on average. It offers 64 degree programs through 41 Certificate programs. (The distance learning opportunity (online classes) is not offered.) The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $32,000.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	6305 State Rd 70 East, Bradenton, FL
Phone	941-751-7900
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,500 Out-of-State$4,500
Student Population »	1,054 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	72%
Retention Rate	77% (Full-time) 50% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$3,542
Students to Faculty	12:1 (8.33%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$32,000

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,500 for undergraduate programs at Manatee Technical College. The tuition & fees at Manatee Technical College is cheaper than the average costs ($4,262) over public community colleges in Florida. Next table describes 2023-2024 tuition & fees at Manatee Technical College compares to Florida community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

Cost of Attendance

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Amount
Tuition & Fees	$4,500
Books & Supplies	$500
Off-Campus Living Costs	$15,624
Average Financial Aid	$3,542
Cost of Attendance	$20,624
Total Costs After Financial Aid	$17,082
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$32,000

Tuition by Program

2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program Name	Tuition & Fees	Books & Supplies	Program Lengths	Avg. Completion Time
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	$4,500	$500	792 Hours	6 Months
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	$5,278	$345	1,200 Hours	10 Months
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	$8,000	$165	1,800 Hours	16 Months
Welding Technology/Welder	$6,145	$87	1,050 Hours	10 Months
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist	$877	$325	220 Hours	2 Months
Electrician	$6,153	$630	1,700 Hours	13 Months

Comparison

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Tuition & Fees
Manatee Technical College	$4,500
Public Community Colleges in Florida	$25,084
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$19,777

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Manatee Technical College offers Certificate programs - 41 Certificate. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	41	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Communications Technology/Technician	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	39 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Instrumentation Technology/Technician	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/Technician	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Mason/Masonry	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Carpentry/Carpenter	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Building Construction Technology	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	47 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Photography	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	24 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Optometric Technician/Assistant	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	52 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,054 students at Manatee Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 577 male students and 467 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,044	1,041	3
Male Students	577	576	1
Female Students	467	465	2