Manatee Technical Institute, commonly referred to as MTI, was established in 1962. The main campus is located in West Bradenton, Florida, and is spread across an area of 30 acres. The East Campus of Manatee Technical Institute was opened in 2001, and houses the Richard T. Conrad M.D. Medical and Dental Building. Manatee Technical Institute offers courses in the fields of information technology, and public service. Students can also opt for online courses. The MTI East Campus offers special programs in the health occupations.
The students of Manatee Technical Institute are involved in the National Technical Honor Society which promotes educational excellence and leadership. The institute offers financial assistance to the students in the form of loans and grants. Besides, the students can also earn local and state scholarships in accordance with their merit.
The main campus of Manatee Technical Institute is in Bradenton, FL (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 and security and law enforcement.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, Manatee Technical Institute had 1,407 enrolled students.
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 Street West
Bradenton, FL 34210-5603
General Phone: (941) 751-7900
http://www.manateetechnicalinstitute.org/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 335 | EMT ambulance attendant, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, mental health nursing, various nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 80 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and administration |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 53 | cosmetology, facial treatment, manicurist, barber |
| Family and Social Work | 26 | child care management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 24 | dental assistant, dialysis tech, ophthalmic support services, surgical tech, medical coding, allied health and medical assisting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 21 | massage therapy |
| Engineering Technician | 20 | electrical/electronic tech, mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, electronics tech, robotics tech, computer systems tech, industrial tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 15 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, appliance repair, marine mechanic, industrial mechanics, heavy truck tech |
| Construction Trades | 11 | electrician, masonry, plumbing, power transmission, construction, carpentry |
| Business and Management | 11 | accounting |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 10 | chef training |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Administration | 6 | medical secretary, medical office computer specialist |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | web design, computer networking |
| Production Trades | 5 | welding, precision metal working, woodworking courses, machine shop assistant |
| Hospitality | 4 | travel services |
| Education and Teaching | 3 | early childhood education |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | plant nursery |
| Media | 0 | radio and TV tech, media studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Manatee Technical Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 353 | 46 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 277 | 7 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 7 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Manatee Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 1,407 students (1,204 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bradenton, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
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
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Ophthalmic/Optometric Support Svcs and Allied Professions, Other
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing, Other
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Precision Metal Working, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
Woodworking, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Manatee Technical Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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