Salina Area Technical College

Salina Area Technical College is a public two-year institution in Salina, KS. The college enrolls 1,408 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 60.67 out of 100. It reports a 72% completion rate and a 74% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), reflecting steady student outcomes across its broad range of technical programs.

The college offers an extensive catalog of trade and technical programs spanning healthcare, skilled trades, and automotive fields. Programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Welding Technology/Welder, Electrician, Carpentry/Carpenter, HVAC Maintenance Technology, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, and CAD/CADD Drafting and Design Technology. Many programs are available at both certificate and advanced certificate levels.

Located in Salina, a central Kansas community, the college serves as a regional hub for workforce training. With programs covering healthcare, construction trades, automotive technology, and manufacturing, Salina Area Technical College provides versatile career pathways for students seeking hands-on technical education in central Kansas.