Manhattan Area Technical College

Manhattan Area Technical College is a public community college located in Manhattan, KS. It offers 31 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $8,400 for Kansas residents and $9,276 for out-of-state students at Manhattan Area Technical College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average costs ($5,994) of public community colleges in Kansas.

It has 909 students that are lower than the average population (2,170 students) of community colleges in Kansas. In addition, 8 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (14 to 1) of Kansas community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $44,200.

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Academic Overview

Manhattan Area Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Manhattan, Kansas. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $8,400 for Kansas residents and $9,276 for other students on average. It offers 31 degree programs through 11 Certificate, 14 Associate's programs. The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $44,200.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	3136 Dickens Ave, Manhattan, KS
Phone	785-587-2800
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$8,400 Out-of-State$9,276
Student Population »	909 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	69%
Transfer-out Rate	4%
Retention Rate	86% (Full-time) 84% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$2,030
Students to Faculty	17:1 (5.88%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$44,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $8,400 for Kansas residents and $9,276 for out-of-state students at Manhattan Area Technical College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average tuition ($5,994) over public community colleges in Kansas.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Manhattan Area Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Kansas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Kansas Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$8,400	$9,276
Books & Supplies	$1,800
Off-Campus Living Costs	$10,910
Average Financial Aid	$2,030
Cost of Attendance	$21,110	$21,986
After Financial Aid	$19,080	$19,956
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$44,200

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Kansas Residents	Out-of-State Students
Manhattan Area Technical College	$8,400	$9,276
Public Community Colleges in Kansas	$5,179	$5,994
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Manhattan Area Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 11 Certificate, 14 Associate's. 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	11	14	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.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Network and System Administration/Administrator	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (other)	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors

Science Technologies/Technicians

what is Science Technologies/Technicians program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	31 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

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

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	33 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 909 students at Manhattan Area Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 525 male students and 371 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	896	250	646
Male Students	525	145	380
Female Students	371	105	266

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Manhattan Area Technical College, there are 909 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 171 students were attending classes through distance learning (8 students are enrolled exclusively and 163 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	909
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	8
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	163
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	738

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