Public technical college in Kansas offering career-focused associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates since 1965.
Salina Area Technical College offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates across diverse technical fields. Programs span Allied Health (CNA, EMT, Pharmacy Technician), Healthcare (Nursing, Practical Nursing), Transportation (Automotive, Diesel, Commercial Truck Driving), Dental (Assistant, Hygiene), Manufacturing (Welding, HVAC, Machining), and Business/Applied Technologies. The college emphasizes hands-on, career-oriented education with specialized program accreditations from industry bodies including the American Dental Association and National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation.
The college operates from its main campus at 2562 Centennial Road in Salina, Kansas, on the former Schilling Air Force Base. Students have access to program-specific libraries, electronic research databases through partnerships with the Kansas State Library System and Salina Public Library, and campus facilities including labs and classrooms. Student organizations include the National Technical Honor Society and Skills USA. The college offers student housing and accessibility services.
Salina Tech serves high school students, transfer students, and continuing education learners. The college provides transfer and articulation agreements and partners with Kansas State University for pathway programs. Tuition and fees vary by program; detailed cost information is available on the college website. Financial aid, scholarships (including Kansas Promise Scholarship), and support for veterans and military personnel are available.
The college earned institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission in November 2016 and underwent re-affirmation in October 2020. Multiple programs hold specialized accreditations: Dental Assistant programs accredited by the Council on Dental Accreditation (ADA); Automotive Technology, Auto Collision Repair, and Diesel Technology accredited by NATEF/ASE; Nursing programs approved by the Kansas Board of Nursing.