The main campus of Manatee Technical Institute is in Bradenton, Florida (a large suburb). The school is a public school. Manatee Technical Institute offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Manatee Technical Institute students most commonly major in a field related to nursing and emergency medicine.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
Manatee Technical Institute offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 1,131 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Manatee Technical Institute.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Manatee Technical Institute is to meet and exceed our community's training and educational expectations."
More complete details are provided below.
Manatee Technical Institute
5603 34th St W
Bradenton, FL 34210-5603
http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/mti
Manatee Technical Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 411 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant, home health aide, various nursing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 107 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, marine mechanic, appliance repair |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 92 | cosmetology, barber |
| Construction Trades | 72 | carpentry, electrician, plumbing, property management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 70 | criminal justice and administration, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police |
| Engineering Technician | 66 | architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, electronics tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 56 | dental assistant, medical assistant |
| Production Trades | 53 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 48 | chef training |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 47 | computer support |
| Family And Social Work | 47 | child care management |
| Office And Administration | 25 | administrative assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | massage therapy |
| Medical Adminstration | 18 | medical secretary |
| Business And Management | 14 | accounting |
| Hospitality | 12 | travel services |
Number of programs and degrees for Manatee Technical Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 997 | 26 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 108 | 5 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 53 | 2 |
In 2005, Manatee Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 1,131 students (878 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 80 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bradenton, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,607 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,715 |
| Books and supplies | $ 649 |
Financial Aid:
Manatee Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 561200)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Manatee Technical Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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