Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan, KS · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$10,074Average net price / year
74%Graduation rate
$51,864Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$9,500Median debt at graduation
342Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $9,844
- Total cost of attendance
- $19,407
- Books & supplies
- $1,800
- Average net price
- $10,074
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $12,767
- $30–48k
- $11,430
- $48–75k
- $7,939
- $75–110k
- $10,991
- $110k+
- $8,984
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- First-year retention
- 76%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $44,928
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $51,864
- Median debt (graduates)
- $9,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 11%
- Students with federal loans
- 12%
Programs: what graduates earn
10 of 33 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 18 | $50,897 | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 15 | $39,131 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 37 | $34,077 | $5,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 91 | $32,624 | $9,500 |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 26 | $59,298 | $12,300 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 11 | $44,777 | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 9 | $62,891 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 9 | $38,676 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | $70,095 | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | $30,758 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 342
- Part-time
- 33%
- Women / men
- 46% / 54%
- White
- 69%
- Hispanic
- 13%
- Black
- 9%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $55,881 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 100%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- manhattantech.edu
- Also known as
- MATC
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 1% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 2% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies – 0% of degrees
- Construction Trades – 16% of degrees
- Mechanic & Repair Technologies – 15% of degrees
- Precision Production – 14% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Manhattan Area Technical College cost?
The average net price after grants is $10,074 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $9,844 and the full cost of attendance is $19,407.
How much do Manhattan Area Technical College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $51,864 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
74% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Manhattan
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS · Public · 15,142 students |
$19,406 | 82% | 71% | $57,262 |
| Bellus Academy Manhattan, KS · Private for-profit · 209 students |
$26,631 | — | 74% | $25,223 |
| Manhattan Christian College Manhattan, KS · Private nonprofit · 146 students |
$24,213 | 100% | 44% | $48,860 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.