Best Technology Schools Near Manhattan, KS (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Manhattan, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Manhattan has a population of about 53,951. Median household income is $58,441 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 52.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Manhattan, KS metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $139,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Manhattan

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Manhattan, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Manhattan city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Manhattan. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Manhattan Area Technical College

Manhattan, KS 0.9 miles from Manhattan
  • 2 year
58.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,864
Avg net price $10,074/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS 1.3 miles from Manhattan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,262
Avg net price $19,406/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 163

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Technology Wages Near Manhattan

Manhattan is part of the Manhattan, KS metro area (BLS area code 31740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $101,960 Manhattan, KS $113,038
Information Security Analyst $97,490 Manhattan, KS $108,082
Computer Network Architect $93,710 Manhattan, KS $103,891
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $80,170 Manhattan, KS $88,880
Computer Network Support Specialist $60,060 KS statewide $66,585
Computer User Support Specialist $51,230 Manhattan, KS $56,796
Web Developer $73,590 KS statewide $81,585
Computer and Information Systems Manager $139,180 Manhattan, KS $154,302

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Manhattan at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 53,951 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $58,441 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 52.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.2 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Riley County 714 workers, 159 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Manhattan, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Manhattan. The closest is Manhattan Area Technical College in Manhattan, KS (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Flint Hills Technical College (57.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Manhattan?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Manhattan are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($139,180), Software Developer ($101,960), Information Security Analyst ($97,490). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Junction City instead of Manhattan?

Junction City, KS is 17.2 miles from Manhattan and has its own set of local technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Manhattan an affordable place to study technology?

Manhattan’s median household income of $58,441 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Manhattan while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Manhattan

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Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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