Salina Area Technical College

www.salinatech.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,961

12.9% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$9,022

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.44%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

852

27.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62.3%

48 Graduates

About

Salina Area Technical College is a higher education institution located in Saline County, KS. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Salina Area Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (23 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (19 degrees), and Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (11 degrees).

In 2021, 409 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Salina Area Technical College. 66% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (294 degrees), 4.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (66 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Salina Area Technical College is $5,961, which is $−2,007 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Salina Area Technical College is $5,961, which is $−2,007 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,022.

In 2021, 28% of undergraduate students attending Salina Area Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,961

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Salina Area Technical College was $5,961. The cost of tuition at Salina Area Technical College is $−2,007 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$9,022

2021 Value

5.81%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Salina Area Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,022. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Salina Area Technical College grew by 5.81%.

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

$4,793

Room and Board

$1,094

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Salina Area Technical College was of $4,793 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.27% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,094. The cost of books and supplies increased by 9.51% 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

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

28% of undergraduate students at Salina Area Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 31.7% with respect to 2020, when 41% 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.

2.44%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Salina Area Technical College was 2.44%, which represents 2 out of the 82 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 852 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Salina Area Technical College is 234 students and the part-time enrollment is 618. This means that 27.5% 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 76.3% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.11% Two or More Races, 1.64% Asian, 1.64% Black or African American, 0.352% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.117% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Salina Area Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (42.7%), followed by White Female (34.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Salina Area Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 852 students. The full-time enrollment at Salina Area Technical College is 234 and the part-time enrollment is 618. This means that 27.5% of students enrolled at Salina Area Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

75%

2021 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 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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 (2021)

White
650 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
130 enrolled students
Two or More Races
35 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Salina Area Technical College is 76.3% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.11% Two or More Races, 1.64% Asian, 1.64% Black or African American, 0.352% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.117% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 131 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 (294 degrees awarded). There were 4.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (66 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Salina Area Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (23 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (19 degrees) and Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (11 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Construction (23 degrees awarded), Precision Production (26 degrees), and Transportation (13 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 (1,359,789 people), Medical & health services managers (156,489 people), Physicians (138,793 people), Pharmacists (137,589 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (134,369 people).

The most specialized majors at Salina Area Technical College in 2021 are Construction (23 degrees awarded), Precision Production (26 degrees), Transportation (13 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (38 degrees), and Health (288 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Surgeons, Personal financial advisors, Chief executives & legislators, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Salina Area Technical College are Construction (23 degrees awarded), Precision Production (26 degrees), Transportation (13 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (38 degrees), and Health (288 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,526,483 people), Elementary & secondary schools (301,606 people), Outpatient care centers (237,950 people), Offices of physicians (213,745 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (166,832 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 (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
23 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
19 degrees awarded
Autobody & Collision Repair Technology
11 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Salina Area Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 23 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Salina Area Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

139

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

270

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 139 degrees were awarded to men at Salina Area Technical College, which is 0.515 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (270).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Salina Area Technical College in Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology, which is 10 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 139 degrees were awarded to men at Salina Area Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 8.18 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

57%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 57% 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, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% 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.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Salina Area Technical College is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
294 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
66 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Salina Area Technical College is white (294 degrees awarded). There were 4.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (66 degrees).

1.96% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
184 degrees awarded
White Male
110 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Salina Area Technical College is white female (184 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (110 degrees).

Operations

Salina Area Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.15M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.87k (0.425%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Salina Area Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 5.96M. Salina Area Technical College employs 26 Instructors. Most academics at Salina Area Technical College are Male Instructor (14), and Female Instructor (12).

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 13 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Service with 4 employees.

Endowment

$1.15M

2021 Endowment

232%

growth from 2020

Salina Area Technical College has an endowment valued at about $1.15M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Salina Area Technical College grew 232% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.15M 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

$2.81M

2021 Salaries

10.1%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Salina Area Technical College paid a median of $2.81M in salaries, which represents 47.2% of their overall expenditure ($5.96M) and a 10.1% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.34M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Salina Area Technical College paid a total of $1.34M to 26 employees working as instructors, which represents 47.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Salina Area Technical College was Instructor with 26 employees.

In 2021, 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 13 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Service with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Salina Area Technical College was Male Instructor with 14 employees, and Female Instructor with 12 employees.

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