C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
82/100 · earnings-weighted

Salina Area Technical College

2-Year Public
📍 Salina, Kansas 67401
Outcomes
B
70/100
Affordability
B
73/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
C
46/100
Prestige
D
34/100

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

1,007
Total Enrollment
72%
Graduation Rate
74%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,045
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Salina Area Technical College ▼

21% 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
$178,551
Avg Monthly Rent
$966
1-Year Change
+7.2%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$42,175
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$39,065
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$7,000
Median debt at graduation
68%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
15.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 17% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 88th 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 Salina 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
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$38,440————$7,500

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 Salina Area Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $178,551
  • Avg rent near campus: $966/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 67401 (4.2% cap, Salina)

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🏆 Where Salina Area Technical College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Medication Aide
of 9 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,760 $5,760

Financial Aid

76%
Receive Any Aid
42%
Receive Pell Grants
26%
Take Out Loans
$6,045
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,320
$30,001 - $48,000$6,791
$48,001 - $75,000$8,163
$75,001 - $110,000$12,938
$110,001+$6,946

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 181 grads/yr Medication Aide 61 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 56 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 38 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 29 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 23 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 17 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 16 grads/yr Home Health Aide/Home Attendant 15 grads/yr Electrician 15 grads/yr Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 13 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 13 grads/yr Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician 12 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 11 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 10 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 8 grads/yr CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 7 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 6 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 5 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Healthcare support workers, all other
$46k/yr 109,700 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
Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
$61k/yr 122,200 jobs
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
$57k/yr 2,235,100 jobs
Bus drivers, transit and intercity
$57k/yr 158,800 jobs
Bus drivers, school
$47k/yr 387,300 jobs

Student Demographics

1,007
Total Students
56%
Women
29%
Traditional Age (18-24)
21%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Hispanic 13%
Black 2%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 21%
With Family 79%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~213 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 68%
Hybrid (Some Online) 17%
Fully Online 15%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 29%
25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Salina 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 Salina Area Technical College?
Tuition at Salina Area Technical College is $5,760 for in-state students and $5,760 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,045.
What is the graduation rate at Salina Area Technical College?
The graduation rate at Salina Area Technical College is 72%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Salina Area Technical College a good school?
Salina Area Technical College has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Salina Area Technical College?
Salina Area Technical College has a total enrollment of 1,007 students.
Is there rental demand near Salina Area Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 21% of students at Salina Area Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 213 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Salina area.

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