by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Salina Tech worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Salina Tech is ranked #213 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A- (top 20% for value). Within Kansas, it ranks #2 of 55 for value.
Read the full Salina Tech value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Salina Area Technical College is ranked #2 out of #55 for Kansas value.
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Salina Area Technical College is ranked #213 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Salina Area Technical College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Salina Tech costs about $9,109. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $36,436 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $14,987 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $6,468 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $9,109 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $36,436 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Salina Tech net price and the factors that affect it.
What Salina Tech costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Salina Tech degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $59,948 | — | — |
| All Students | $36,436 | #213 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $25,872 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $59,948 | — | — |
| All Students | $36,436 | #2 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $25,872 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Salina Tech shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6,320 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,791 |
| $48K–$75K | $8,163 |
| $75K–$110K | $12,938 |
| Over $110K | $6,946 |
About 69% of Salina Tech undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,413 per year. Get more details on the Salina Tech financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Salina Tech cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.