Hands-on technical education preparing students for career-ready roles in Kansas.
Manhattan Area Technical College offers Associate of Applied Science degrees and technical certificate programs across eight disciplines, including Automotive Technology, Business & Computer Support, Construction & Energy, Industrial Maintenance, Health Sciences, and General & Adult Education. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on instruction from day one, complemented by general education courses in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication. The college serves secondary students through articulation agreements and maintains over 120 volunteer program advisory board members from business and industry.
Located at 3136 Dickens Avenue in Manhattan, Kansas, the main campus was completed in 1967. The college provides student services including academic advising, counseling, financial aid, skill enhancement, and student organizations. Additional learning centers operate at Fort Riley and Wamego. Campus events include career fairs, welcome weeks, and commencement ceremonies. The college is governed by an appointed Board of Directors under a governance plan approved by the Kansas Board of Regents.
Manhattan Tech welcomes students through open admissions with campus visits available by appointment on weekdays. Prospective students can meet with admissions counselors, tour classrooms and labs, and gather information on financial aid and scholarships. The college offers selective admission requirements for certain healthcare programs. High school students can participate through dual credit and articulation agreements.
The college reports 99% employment within 6 months of graduation, with an average starting salary of $42,000 for Associate degree holders. The 2023 placement data shows strong outcomes across programs: Associate Degree Nursing graduates averaged $67,414; Electric Power & Distribution $52,542; and Automotive Technology $38,311. The college maintains accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and participates in Kansas Training Information Portal (K-TIP) for comprehensive placement tracking.