Salina Area Technical College

www.salinatech.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,760

4.46% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,045

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,007

29.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

71.6%

48 Graduates

About

Salina Area Technical College is a higher education institution located in Saline County, KS. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Salina Area Technical College were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (118 degrees awarded), Medication Aide (56 degrees), and Home Health Aide (18 degrees).

In 2023, 458 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Salina Area Technical College. 57% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (334 degrees), 4.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Salina Area Technical College is $5,760, which is $−2,493 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Salina Area Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 93 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Salina Area Technical College is $5,760, which is $2,493 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,045.

In 2023, 32% of undergraduate students attending Salina Area Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,760

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Salina Area Technical College was $5,760. The cost of tuition at Salina Area Technical College is $−2,493 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Salina Area Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,045

2023 Value

30.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Salina Area Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,045. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Salina Area Technical College grew by 30.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Salina Area Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,406

Room and Board

$1,035

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Salina Area Technical College was of $5,406 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.46% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,035. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 0.193% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Salina Area Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

32% of undergraduate students at Salina Area Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 18.5% with respect to 2022, when 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Salina Area Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Salina Area Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 93 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Salina Area Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,007 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Salina Area Technical College is 296 students and the part-time enrollment is 711. This means that 29.4% of students enrolled at Salina Area Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Salina Area Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.7% White, 13.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.08% Two or More Races, 2.48% Black or African American, 1.39% Asian, 0.993% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.397% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Salina Area Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.4%), followed by White Male (36.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.53%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Salina Area Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,007 students. The full-time enrollment at Salina Area Technical College is 296 and the part-time enrollment is 711. This means that 29.4% of students enrolled at Salina Area Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Salina Area Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Salina Area Technical College was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Salina Area Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Salina Area Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
782 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
133 enrolled students
Two or More Races
31 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Salina Area Technical College is 77.7% White, 13.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.08% Two or More Races, 2.48% Black or African American, 1.39% Asian, 0.993% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.397% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 64 more women than men received degrees from Salina Area Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Salina Area Technical College is white (334 degrees awarded). There were 4.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Salina Area Technical College is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (118 degrees awarded), followed by Medication Aide (56 degrees) and Home Health Aide (18 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Salina Area Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (41 degrees awarded), Precision Production (47 degrees), and Construction (35 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Salina Area Technical College are Registered nurses (1,455,216 people), Medical & health services managers (157,798 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,332 people), Pharmacists (133,712 people), and Other managers (118,078 people).

The most specialized majors at Salina Area Technical College in 2023 are Transportation (41 degrees awarded), Precision Production (47 degrees), Construction (35 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees), and Health (258 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Salina Area Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Salina Area Technical College are Transportation (41 degrees awarded), Precision Production (47 degrees), Construction (35 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (45 degrees), and Health (258 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Salina Area Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,491,687 people), Outpatient care centers (239,875 people), Elementary & secondary schools (231,405 people), Offices of physicians (203,787 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (145,721 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Salina Area Technical College.

Most Common (2023)

Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
118 degrees awarded
Medication Aide
56 degrees awarded
Home Health Aide
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Salina Area Technical College was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 118 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Salina Area Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

197

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

261

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 197 degrees were awarded to men at Salina Area Technical College, which is 0.755 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (261).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Salina Area Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Salina Area Technical College in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 19.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 110 degrees were awarded to men at Salina Area Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 13.8 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 58% of students graduating from Salina Area Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Salina Area Technical College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
334 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
83 degrees awarded
Black or African American
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Salina Area Technical College is white (334 degrees awarded). There were 4.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

1.09% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
183 degrees awarded
White Male
151 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Salina Area Technical College is white female (183 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (151 degrees).

Operations

Salina Area Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $945k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.44k (0.999%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Salina Area Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 8.44M. Salina Area Technical College employs 38 Instructors. Most academics at Salina Area Technical College are Female Instructor (20), and Male Instructor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Salina Area Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 19 employees, Service, with 5 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

Endowment

$945k

2023 Endowment

89.6%

growth from 2022

Salina Area Technical College has an endowment valued at about $945k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Salina Area Technical College grew 89.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.86M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Salina Area Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$3.76M

2023 Salaries

26%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Salina Area Technical College paid a median of $3.76M in salaries, which represents 44.6% of their overall expenditure ($8.44M) and a 26% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.2% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 10.1% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.2M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Salina Area Technical College paid a total of $2.2M to 38 employees working as instructors, which represents 58.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

19 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Salina Area Technical College was Instructor with 38 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Salina Area Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 19 employees, Service with 5 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Salina Area Technical College was Female Instructor with 20 employees, and Male Instructor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Salina Area Technical College.

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