Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Manatee Technical College is Fire Science/Fire-fighting and the 2024 tuition and fees is $4,500. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Fire Science/Fire-fighting programs ($3,136). The length of the program is 792 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 6 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Manatee Technical College.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Fire Science/Fire-fighting $4,500$500792 Hours6 Months $3,136
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $5,278$3451,200 Hours10 Months $16,042
3Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $8,000$1651,800 Hours16 Months $16,505
4Welding Technology/Welder $6,145$871,050 Hours10 Months $10,695
5Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist $877$325220 Hours2 Months $6,435
6Electrician $6,153$6301,700 Hours13 Months $15,963

Important Academic Statistics

Total 1,054 students attended Manatee Technical College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 52 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 110 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 141 (full-time) and 119 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Manatee Technical College is 72% and the retention rate is 77% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population1,054
Graduation Rate72%
Number of Faculty162
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Manatee Technical College is $4,500 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
84% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,542 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$4,500
Books & Supplies$500
Off-Campus Room & Board$11,418
Off-Campus Expenses$4,206
Average Financial Amount$3,542

Offered Certificate Programs

Manatee Technical College offers 64 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 870 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate50183
Less than 1-Year Certificate180212
2 Years Certificate380442
4 Years Certificate3033
Total640870

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Manatee Technical College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 870 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 183 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 212 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 442 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 33 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 154 completers
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist90
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist64
Work and Family Studies 7 completers
Child Care and Support Services Management7
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 22 completers
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist17
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide5
Total183
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 17 completers
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance17
Personal and Culinary Services 17 completers
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist0
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist0
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef16
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1
Engineering Technology 31 completers
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician16
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician15
Work and Family Studies 0 completers
Child Care and Support Services Management0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 91 completers
Criminal Justice/Police Science48
Fire Science/Fire-fighting43
Precision Production Trades 13 completers
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant7
Welding Technology/Welder6
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 41 completers
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant0
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)18
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage13
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide10
Business 2 completers
Marketing/Marketing Management2
Tourism Promotion Operations0
Total212
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies 14 completers
Communications Technology/Technician6
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design8
Computer and Information Sciences 17 completers
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design4
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications13
Personal and Culinary Services 72 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist39
Barbering/Barber26
Culinary Arts/Chef Training7
Engineering Technology 40 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician0
Instrumentation Technology/Technician15
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician19
Industrial Technology/Technician2
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician4
Legal Studies 0 completers
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary0
Construction Trades 42 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter4
Electrician20
Building Construction Technology13
Plumbing Technology/Plumber5
Mechanics and Repairers 24 completers
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician0
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology0
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician8
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician16
Precision Production Trades 50 completers
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant3
Welding Technology/Welder47
Visual and Performing Arts 3 completers
Photography3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 157 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant20
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician0
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller16
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary0
Medical/Clinical Assistant14
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant12
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)24
Surgical Technology/Technologist17
Optometric Technician/Assistant2
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training52
Business 23 completers
Business Administration and Management0
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping13
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science10
Total442
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Work and Family Studies 12 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant12
Construction Trades 0 completers
Mason/Masonry0
Mechanics and Repairers 21 completers
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician21
Total33

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 1,054 students have enrolled into Manatee Technical College. By gender, 608 male and 446 female students are attending the school.
There are 454 White (43.07%), 109 Black/African American (10.34%), 412 Hispanic (39.09%), 13 Asian (1.23%), and 478 students with other races. 23 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,054608446
American Indian/Native American110
Asian1358
Black/African American1095356
Hispanic412229183
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White454283171
Two More422418
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien231310

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