C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
86/100 · earnings-weighted

Manhattan Area Technical College

2-Year Public
📍 Manhattan, Kansas 66503
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 66%
Outcomes
B
68/100
Affordability
C+
63/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
C
47/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

968
Total Enrollment
66%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$10,724
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Manhattan Area Technical College ▼

83% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$362,487
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,614
1-Year Change
+6.5%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Manhattan Area Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$51,864
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$44,928
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
74.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
11%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 18% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 97th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KS wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Manhattan Area Technical College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers$50,897$106,858+101%#6 of 152#6—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$32,624$54,291-3%#430 of 757#424$9,500
Precision Metal Working$34,077$48,121-1%#179 of 365#182$5,500
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)$39,131—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Manhattan Area Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $362,487
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,614/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 66517 (4.3% cap, Ogden)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,976 $5,976

Financial Aid

82%
Receive Any Aid
31%
Receive Pell Grants
35%
Take Out Loans
$10,724
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,950
$30,001 - $48,000$11,261
$48,001 - $75,000$13,887
$75,001 - $110,000$17,807
$110,001+$15,555

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 72 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 44 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 39 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 27 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 25 grads/yr Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General 24 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 23 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 19 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 17 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 14 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 14 grads/yr Medication Aide 14 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 7 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 6 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 5 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Manhattan Area Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
$83k/yr 7,000 jobs
Automotive service technicians and mechanics
$50k/yr 805,600 jobs
Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles
$48k/yr 10,300 jobs
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$79k/yr 921,600 jobs
Carpenters
$59k/yr 959,000 jobs

Student Demographics

968
Total Students
40%
Women
28%
Traditional Age (18-24)
83%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Hispanic 13%
Black 5%
Asian 2%
Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 83%
With Family 17%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~806 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 82%
Hybrid (Some Online) 17%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 28%
25-64 (Adult) 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Manhattan Area Technical College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Manhattan Area Technical College?
Tuition at Manhattan Area Technical College is $5,976 for in-state students and $5,976 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,724.
What is the graduation rate at Manhattan Area Technical College?
The graduation rate at Manhattan Area Technical College is 66%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Manhattan Area Technical College a good school?
Manhattan Area Technical College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Manhattan Area Technical College?
Manhattan Area Technical College has a total enrollment of 968 students.
Is there rental demand near Manhattan Area Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 83% of students at Manhattan Area Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 806 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Manhattan area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology