Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Manatee Technical College with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Manatee Technical College
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist $1,500$370220 Contact Hours3 Months $6,435
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $5,500$3501200 Contact Hours10 Months $16,042
3Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $7,500$1651800 Contact Hours16 Months $16,505
4Fire Science/Fire-fighting $4,500$500792 Contact Hours6 Months $3,136
5Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician $5,100$2501350 Contact Hours12 Months $13,584
6Welding Technology/Welder $6,400$301050 Contact Hours10 Months $10,695

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 Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist program which is the largest program at Manatee Technical College.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $6,511 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Manatee Technical Collegehas decreased by 0.42% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Manatee Technical College.
Living Costs Trends
Manatee Technical College 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$9,264$2,052
2022$12,744$2,700
2023$16,048$5,066
2024$11,418$4,206
2025$4,758$1,753
Living Costs Trends Chart