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Manhattan Area Technical College, Kansas

Overview of Manhattan Area Technical College

Students attend Manhattan Area Technical College in Manhattan, Kansas, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Manhattan Area Technical College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in office and administration, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.

Manhattan Area Technical College Selectivity

Applicants to Manhattan Area Technical College appreciate its open admissions policy.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

There are 401 students at Manhattan Area Technical College (as of 2005). A very high share of students at the school are male.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Manhattan Area Technical College provides quality technical and general education to prepare individuals to pursue technologically advanced careers and lead productive lives."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Manhattan Area Technical College

Manhattan Area Technical College
3136 Dickens Ave
Manhattan, KS 66503-2499
General Phone: (785) 587-2800
http://www.matc.net

Manhattan Area Technical College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Manhattan Area Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine59licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Office And Administration45administrative assistant
Construction Trades36carpentry, power transmission
Mechanics And Repair36HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics
Engineering Technician17CAD and design
Computer Science And Engineering15system administration
Production Trades10welding
Media4graphic communications

Number of programs and degrees for Manhattan Area Technical College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1159
Associate's degree10711

Student Body

In 2005, Manhattan Area Technical College had a total enrollment of 401 students (350 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White86%
Black8%
Hispanic4%
Asian1%
American Indian2%
Other Races0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1930%
20-2118%
22-2417%
25-2913%
30-347%
35-396%
40-495%
50-642%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Kansas100%

Manhattan Area Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time50 %

Manhattan Area Technical College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Manhattan, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Manhattan Area Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Financial Aid:
Manhattan Area Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 550000)

Manhattan Area Technical College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year7$45,81712$47,501
All faculty totalcalendar year7$45,81712$47,501

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year8$42,5143$38,512
All faculty totalacademic year8$42,5143$38,512

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Manhattan Area Technical College Degree Programs (2005)

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
System Administration/Administrator

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

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Manhattan Area Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Manhattan Area Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Manhattan Area Technical College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Manhattan Area Technical College % of degrees in office and administration
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Manhattan Area Technical College Male % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Manhattan Area Technical College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Manhattan Area Technical College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Manhattan Area Technical College % of degrees in construction trades
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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