Manhattan Area Technical College

Manhattan Area Technical College is a public two-year institution located in Manhattan, Kansas. The college enrolls 1,245 students (IPEDS 2023) and reports a completion rate of 66% and a retention rate of 78% (IPEDS 2023). It holds a quality score of 59 out of 100. The campus is situated in a small city setting.

The college offers a broad range of certificate programs in healthcare, skilled trades, automotive, and technology fields. Healthcare programs include Registered Nursing and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. The trades curriculum features Electrical and Power Transmission Installation, Welding Technology, Carpentry, and HVAC Maintenance Technology, each available at multiple credential levels. Students interested in automotive careers can pursue Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, and the school also offers Network and System Administration for those seeking IT careers.

Manhattan, Kansas is home to Kansas State University and serves as a regional hub in the northeastern part of the state. Manhattan Area Technical College provides an accessible, publicly funded option for students in the Flint Hills region looking to enter nursing, construction trades, automotive repair, or information technology careers through hands-on certificate training.