Trade and career programs at Manatee Technical College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 269 | $25,028 | $31,648 | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 77 | $37,370 | $53,177 | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 58 | $53,685 | $60,815 | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 53 | $46,112 | $58,062 | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 51 | $48,623 | $46,581 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 28 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 17 | $34,972 | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 15 | $41,832 | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 15 | $34,723 | $35,280 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Massage therapy | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Manatee Technical College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $1,500 |
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Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 84% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 78% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $43,412 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- 25% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Council on Occupational Education.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Manatee Technical College cost?
Tuition and fees are $1,500 a year (2025-26).
What is the completion rate at Manatee Technical College?
84% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Manatee Technical College graduates earn?
EMT, surgical tech and imaging certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $53,685 one year after finishing.
Is Manatee Technical College accredited?
Manatee Technical College is accredited by Council on Occupational Education, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Miami Dade College, Miami: $2,838 a year
- Valencia College, Orlando: $2,664 a year
- Hillsborough College, Tampa: $2,506 a year
- Seminole State College of Florida, Sanford: $3,122 a year
- South Florida Institute of Technology, Miami: $10,300 a year
- College of Central Florida, Ocala: $2,710 a year
More: all trade schools in Florida · Manatee Technical College on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.