Study at Manatee Technical Institute

Manatee Technical Institute, commonly referred to as MTI, was established in 1962. The main campus is located in West Bradenton, Florida, and is spread across an area of 30 acres. The East Campus of Manatee Technical Institute was opened in 2001, and houses the Richard T. Conrad M.D. Medical and Dental Building. Manatee Technical Institute offers courses in the fields of information technology, and public service. Students can also opt for online courses. The MTI East Campus offers special programs in the health occupations.

The students of Manatee Technical Institute are involved in the National Technical Honor Society which promotes educational excellence and leadership. The institute offers financial assistance to the students in the form of loans and grants. Besides, the students can also earn local and state scholarships in accordance with their merit.

Profile of Manatee Technical Institute

The main campus of Manatee Technical Institute is in Bradenton, FL (a large suburb). The school is a public school. Manatee Technical Institute offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Course Topics

The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Manatee Technical Institute students most commonly major in a field related to nursing and emergency medicine and security and law enforcement.

Manatee Technical Institute Selectivity

The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending Manatee Technical Institute come from a variety of places, in and out of state.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, the school had 1,407 enrolled students.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Manatee Technical Institute is to meet and exceed our community's training and educational expectations."

Manatee Technical Institute Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Nursing and Emergency Medicine	261	EMT paramedic, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, various nursing, mental health nursing
Security and Law Enforcement	57	criminal justice and administration, fire-fighting
Beauty and Cosmetology	51	facial treatment, cosmetology, manicurist, barber
Medical Support and Technology	26	dental assistant, medical coding
Family and Social Work	22	child care management
Engineering Technician	17	electrical/electronic tech, computer systems tech, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, electronics tech
Construction Trades	15	electrician, plumbing, masonry, carpentry
Production Trades	11	welding, machine shop assistant, precision metal working
Therapy and Counseling	10	massage therapy
Computer Science and Engineering	10	web design, computer networking
Medical Adminstration	10	medical office computer specialist, medical secretary
Hospitality	7	travel services
Cooking and Culinary Arts	7	chef training
office and Administration	6	administrative assistant
Business and Management	5	accounting
Mechanics and Repair	3	HVAC, automobile mechanics, marine mechanic, appliance repair, heavy truck tech
Education and Teaching	1	early childhood education
Landscaping and Horticulture	0	plant nursery
Media	0	radio and TV tech

Contact: Manatee Technical Institute

Manatee Technical Institute
5603 34th St W
Bradenton, FL 34210-5603
General Phone: (941) 751-7900
http://www.manateetechnicalinstitute.org/