Is Manatee Technical College worth it?
Manatee Technical College is a public, two-year institution in Bradenton, Florida (large suburb). It awarded 891 certificates in 2024, most often in facial treatment specialist, nail technician manicurist and cosmetology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$34,546
Median earnings 4 years after
$45,049
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,129
Average net price
$1,808
Completion rate
64%
Completions (2024)
891
Students (undergrad)
1,486
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $21,731 | $31,648 | 106 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $47,102 | $58,062 | 49 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | $58,216 | $74,620 | 41 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $49,921 | $60,815 | 40 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $31,290 | $53,177 | 37 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $41,602 | $46,581 | 29 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $28,447 | $35,280 | 26 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $35,907 | N/A | 21 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $27,210 | N/A | 18 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $45,926 | $70,853 | 18 |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $37,276 | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 109 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 77 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 62 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 58 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 47 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 41 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 35 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 33 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 30 |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 26 |
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Sources: federal figures for Manatee Technical College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Florida. Counts under 10 are not published.
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