Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Manatee Technical College with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Manatee Technical College
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Fire Science/Fire-fighting $4,500$500792 Contact Hours6 Months $3,136
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $5,278$3451200 Contact Hours10 Months $16,042
3Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $8,000$1651800 Contact Hours16 Months $16,505
4Welding Technology/Welder $6,145$871050 Contact Hours10 Months $10,695
5Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist $877$325220 Contact Hours2 Months $6,435
6Electrician $6,153$6301700 Contact Hours13 Months $15,963

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Fire Science/Fire-fighting program which is the largest program at Manatee Technical College.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $15,624 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Manatee Technical Collegehas decreased by 0.74% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Manatee Technical College.
Living Costs Trends
Manatee Technical College 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$8,796$1,932
2021$9,264$2,052
2022$12,744$2,700
2023$16,048$5,066
2024$11,418$4,206
Living Costs Trends Chart