Trade and career programs at Salina Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 210 | n/a | n/a | $9,500 |
| Welding | Certificate | 54 | $44,631 | n/a | n/a |
| Truck driving (CDL) | Certificate | 38 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 22 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Salina Area Technical College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $7,128 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $15,476 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $5,862 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $6,908 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $6,911 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $2,181 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $4,478 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,037 |
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
- 68% 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).
- 73% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $45,917 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $6,800 in federal student loans.
- 15% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Salina Area Technical College cost?
Tuition and fees are $7,128 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $5,862 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at Salina Area Technical College?
68% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Salina Area Technical College graduates earn?
Welding certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $44,631 one year after finishing.
Is Salina Area Technical College accredited?
Salina Area Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Kansas City Kansas Community College, Kansas City: $3,210 a year
- Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson: $3,630 a year
- Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, Wichita: $7,395 a year
- Barton County Community College, Great Bend: $3,744 a year
- Cowley County Community College, Arkansas City: $4,800 a year
- Garden City Community College, Garden City: $3,840 a year
More: all trade schools in Kansas · Salina Area 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.