Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan, Kansas · Public · 342 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Kansas high-school graduate (about $34,887/yr). Another 27 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,767 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,430 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,939 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,991 |
| $110k and up | $8,984 |
| All families (average) | $10,074 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,291 | +$19,404 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,121 | +$13,234 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $74,181 | +$39,294 | clears the bar | $12,300 | 0.3 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,131 | +$4,244 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $106,858 | +$71,971 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $105,456 | +$70,569 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 11% of students receive Pell grants · 74% 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.