by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Manhattan Area Technical College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
MATC is ranked #543 out of 2,043 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
MATC also holds the #23 spot on the Best Colleges in Kansas ranking.
See all of the rankings for Manhattan Area Technical College.
The student to faculty ratio at Manhattan Area Technical College is about average at 16 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Manhattan Area Technical College is 100%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate of 78% tells us that most first-year, full-time students like Manhattan Area Technical College enough to come back for another year. This is a fair bit higher than the national average of 68%. That’s certainly something to check off in the good column about the school.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at MATC for first-time, full-time students is 66%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Manhattan Area Technical College.
In the current academic year, there are 328 undergraduates at MATC.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Manhattan Area Technical College.
The average net price of MATC is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for MATC
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7,950 | $11,261 | $13,887 | $17,807 | $15,555 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of MATC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At MATC, approximately 12% of students took out student loans averaging $6,072 a year. That adds up to $24,288 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 8.0%. Although this is lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, you’ll still want to keep this in mind when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Manhattan Area Technical College.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Manhattan Area Technical College make around $51,864 per year during the early years of their employment. This is right on par with the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Manhattan Area Technical College make the most money.
Manhattan Area Technical College is a public institution located in Manhattan, Kansas. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Manhattan Area Technical College.
Contact information for Manhattan Area Technical College are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 3136 Dickens Ave, Manhattan, KS 66503-2499 |
| Phone: | 7855872800 |
| Website: | www.manhattantech.edu |
In the latest year of available data, students from 8 majors graduated from Manhattan Area Technical College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 354 | NA |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 97 | NA |
| Precision Metal Working | 44 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 39 | NA |
| Carpentry | 27 | NA |
| Electrical & Power Installation | 24 | $46,513 |
| Nursing | 23 | $54,905 |
| Information Technology | 19 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 19 | NA |
| Allied Health Professions | 17 | NA |
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
199 students took at least one online class at Manhattan Area Technical College.
Learn more about online learning at Manhattan Area Technical College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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