Manatee Technical College
Manatee Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Bradenton, FL. It offers 67 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/11/1980 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Manatee Technical College is Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist and the 2025 tuition and fees is $1,500. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist programs ($6,435). The length of the program is 220 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 3 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Manatee Technical College.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | $1,500 | $370 | 220 Hours | 3 Months | $6,435 |
| 2 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $5,500 | $350 | 1,200 Hours | 10 Months | $16,042 |
| 3 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $7,500 | $165 | 1,800 Hours | 16 Months | $16,505 |
| 4 | Fire Science/Fire-fighting | $4,500 | $500 | 792 Hours | 6 Months | $3,136 |
| 5 | Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | $5,100 | $250 | 1,350 Hours | 12 Months | $13,584 |
| 6 | Welding Technology/Welder | $6,400 | $30 | 1,050 Hours | 10 Months | $10,695 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 1,486 students attended Manatee Technical College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 52 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 138 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 133 (full-time) and 151 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Manatee Technical College is 64% and the retention rate is 78% at the school.
| Student Population | 1,486 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 64% |
| Number of Faculty | 190 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Manatee Technical College is $1,500
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
58% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,677 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $1,500 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $370 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $4,758 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $1,753 |
| Average Financial Amount | $3,677 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Manatee Technical College offers 67 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, 891 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 5 | 0 | 197 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 19 | 0 | 222 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 40 | 1 | 442 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 30 |
| Total | 67 | 1 | 891 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Manatee Technical College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 891 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 197 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 222 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 442 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 30 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 186 completers |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | ✕ | 109 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 77 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 7 completers |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 7 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 0 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 4 |
| Total | 197 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 0 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Mason/Masonry | ✕ | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 30 completers |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 30 |
| Total | 30 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 1,486 students have enrolled into Manatee Technical College. By gender, 941 male and 545 female students are attending the school.
There are 578 White (38.90%), 166 Black/African American (11.17%), 572 Hispanic (38.49%), 22 Asian (1.48%), and 718 students with other races. 69 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,486 | 941 | 545 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Black/African American | 166 | 87 | 79 |
| Hispanic | 572 | 366 | 206 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 578 | 384 | 194 |
| Two More | 75 | 43 | 32 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 69 | 47 | 22 |
Directory Information
- 6305 State Rd 70 East, Bradenton, FL
- 941-751-7900
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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