Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, Florida · Public · 1,486 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Florida high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 30 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $974 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,093 |
| $48k to $75k | $3,193 |
| All families (average) | $1,808 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,648 | -$2,702 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,062 | +$23,712 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,581 | +$12,231 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,815 | +$26,465 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $74,620 | +$40,270 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,177 | +$18,827 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,907 | +$1,557 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $27,210 | -$7,140 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,280 | +$930 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,276 | +$2,926 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $70,853 | +$36,503 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 64% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.