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Salina Area Technical College

Salina, Kansas · public · mainly awards certificates · 330 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)Carpentry

Avg net price / yr
$6,468
cheaper than 67% of comparable schools
Completion rate
80.9%
Median debt at completion
$7,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$42,175
earns ~$6,520.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Salina Area Technical College is a public school in Salina, KS that mainly awards certificates. It serves students looking for hands-on training in trades like vehicle repair, metal working, and electrical installation. The school reports an 80.9% completion rate and a median student debt of $7,000 at graduation.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $6,468. This yearly cost is much lower than the median student debt of $7,000 reported at completion, which suggests students often borrow more than one year of net price to finish. With an 80.9% completion rate, most students who start do finish their program.

Net price is 34% below the Kansas median ($9,731) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 10% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$37,208
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$35,988
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$28,960
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificate$24,267
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Carpentersassociate degreenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 13 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderliesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Precision Metal Working, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Dental Support Services, Carpenters, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, and Carpenters. It also offers associate degrees in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies and Carpenters, plus 21 other programs.
What do graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies associate degree typically earn?
Graduates with the associate degree in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies typically earn a median of $35,988 two years after completion.
What is the completion rate for this school?
The reported completion rate is 80.9%.
Is Salina Area Technical College a public or private school?
It is a public school.
How does the typical student debt compare to the annual net price?
The median student debt at completion is $7,000, while the average annual net price is $6,468. This means the total debt at graduation is higher than the cost of one year of attendance.

Other options in Kansas

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Barton County Community CollegeGreat Bend$9,90538%$40,428
Butler Community CollegeEl Dorado$15,72427.4%$41,206
Cloud County Community CollegeConcordia$11,68557.1%$39,883
Coffeyville Community CollegeCoffeyville$4,95739%$35,246
Colby Community CollegeColby$7,88642.8%$41,889
Cowley County Community CollegeArkansas City$7,17538.6%$37,723
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 155830. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.