Students attend Manhattan Area Technical College in Manhattan, KS, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Manhattan Area Technical College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration, nursing and emergency medicine, construction trades, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
Applicants to Manhattan Area Technical College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 451 students at Manhattan Area Technical College (as of 2007-2008). 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.
Manhattan Area Technical College
3136 Dickens Ave
Manhattan, KS 66503-2499
General Phone: (785) 587-2800
http://www.matc.net
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 75 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Construction Trades | 44 | power transmission, carpentry |
| Mechanics and Repair | 37 | HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | CAD and design |
| Office and Administration | 16 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 13 | welding |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | system administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Manhattan Area Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 116 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 97 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Manhattan Area Technical College had a total enrollment of 451 students (443 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Manhattan, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Manhattan Area Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 550000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 6 | $51,754 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 6 | $51,754 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $50,145 | 4 | $46,299 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $50,145 | 4 | $46,299 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Manhattan Area Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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