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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.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.
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 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.
Manhattan Area Technical College
3136 Dickens Ave
Manhattan, KS 66503-2499
General Phone: (785) 587-2800
http://www.matc.net
Manhattan Area Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 59 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Office And Administration | 45 | administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 36 | carpentry, power transmission |
| Mechanics And Repair | 36 | HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | CAD and design |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | system administration |
| Production Trades | 10 | welding |
| Media | 4 | graphic communications |
Number of programs and degrees for Manhattan Area Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 115 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 107 | 11 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
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.
Financial Aid:
Manhattan Area Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 550000)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $45,817 | 12 | $47,501 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $45,817 | 12 | $47,501 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $42,514 | 3 | $38,512 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $42,514 | 3 | $38,512 |
*: 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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Manhattan Area Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
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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