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In terms of yearly completions, South Carolina trade schools handed out 128,342 degrees. South Carolina colleges offer students an average net price of $16,460 per year. Across South Carolina colleges, graduates carry a median debt of $11,023.

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The student body includes 28,113 undergraduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, and there are 36,222 students altogether. Approximately 78.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at University of South Carolina-Columbia. About 61.0% of students who apply get accepted. The typical student debt at University of South Carolina-Columbia is about $18,500. Graduates of University of South Carolina-Columbia earn an average of $44,890 during the early-career years.

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Clemson University

Clemson, SC

The school has 22,778 undergraduates at Clemson University, and there are 28,650 students altogether. About 87.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Clemson University. Around 38.0% of students who apply get accepted. A typical student debt at Clemson University is $19,000. Graduates of Clemson University earn an average of $51,401 during the early-career years.

The student body includes 8,171 undergraduates at Greenville Technical College. Approximately 17.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at Greenville Technical College. The typical amount of student debt at Greenville Technical College is $8,604. Students who graduate from Greenville Technical College take home approximately $37,610 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC

The student body includes 11,091 undergraduates at Trident Technical College. The median amount of student debt at Trident Technical College is about $6,500. Students who graduate from Trident Technical College earn an average of $43,348 during the early years of their career after graduation.

There are 4,960 undergraduates at Tri-County Technical College. A typical student debt at Tri-County Technical College is about $5,500. Students who graduate from Tri-County Technical College earn an average of $41,529 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

The school has 10,366 undergraduates at College of Charleston, with 11,435 students altogether. About 65.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at College of Charleston. Roughly 72.0% of those who apply gain admission. The typical student debt at College of Charleston comes to $17,500. Graduates of College of Charleston make an average of $36,253 in the early years after graduation.

There are 9,909 undergraduates at Coastal Carolina University, with 10,432 students altogether. Approximately 49.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at Coastal Carolina University. About 80.0% of applicants are admitted. The median graduate debt at Coastal Carolina University comes to $16,979. Students who graduate from Coastal Carolina University take home approximately $33,664 during the early-career years.

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Piedmont Technical College

Greenwood, SC

The school has 3,988 undergraduates at Piedmont Technical College. A typical graduate debt at Piedmont Technical College is $9,500. Students who graduate from Piedmont Technical College take home approximately $37,589 during the early years of their career after graduation.

The school has 5,962 undergraduates at Horry-Georgetown Technical College. The median student debt at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is $8,250. Students who graduate from Horry-Georgetown Technical College make an average of $37,706 in the early years after graduation.

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Midlands Technical College

West Columbia, SC

The school has 7,731 undergraduates at Midlands Technical College. The typical graduate debt at Midlands Technical College is $6,750. Those who earn a degree from Midlands Technical College take home approximately $37,657 in the early years after graduation.

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Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg, SC

There are 5,063 undergraduates at Spartanburg Community College. The typical amount of student debt at Spartanburg Community College is $5,143. Students who graduate from Spartanburg Community College take home approximately $39,077 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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York Technical College

Rock Hill, SC

The student body includes 3,813 undergraduates at York Technical College. The typical student debt at York Technical College is about $5,136. Students who graduate from York Technical College take home approximately $36,809 during the early years of their career after graduation.

The student body includes 4,008 undergraduates at University of South Carolina-Upstate, with 4,483 students altogether. About 43.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at University of South Carolina-Upstate. About 70.0% of students who apply get accepted. The median student debt at University of South Carolina-Upstate is about $15,000. Students who graduate from University of South Carolina-Upstate earn an average of $43,015 during the early-career years.

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Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

The school has 3,424 undergraduates at Winthrop University, and there are 4,331 students altogether. About 61.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Winthrop University. Around 75.0% of students who apply get accepted. The typical student debt at Winthrop University comes to $19,000. Students who graduate from Winthrop University take home approximately $36,844 during the early years of their career after graduation.

The school has 281 undergraduates at Medical University of South Carolina, with 3,117 students altogether. The typical student debt at Medical University of South Carolina comes to $13,021. Graduates of Medical University of South Carolina earn an average of $68,631 in the early years after graduation.

The school has 2,624 undergraduates at Citadel Military College of South Carolina, and there are 3,690 students altogether. Roughly 72.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Citadel Military College of South Carolina. Around 98.0% of students who apply get accepted. The typical student debt at Citadel Military College of South Carolina comes to $18,000. Graduates of Citadel Military College of South Carolina make an average of $49,737 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Lander University

Greenwood, SC

The student body includes 3,384 undergraduates at Lander University, with 4,078 students altogether. Roughly 47.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at Lander University. About 68.0% of those who apply gain admission. A typical graduate debt at Lander University comes to $12,503. Those who earn a degree from Lander University take home approximately $36,764 in the early years after graduation.

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Anderson University

Anderson, SC

The student body includes 3,080 undergraduates at Anderson University, and there are 3,992 students altogether. Approximately 66.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at Anderson University. About 53.0% of students who apply get accepted. The typical graduate debt at Anderson University is $22,000. Those who earn a degree from Anderson University take home approximately $41,774 in the early years after graduation.

There are 2,805 undergraduates at University of South Carolina Aiken, and there are 3,551 students altogether. About 41.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at University of South Carolina Aiken. About 80.0% of those who apply gain admission. A typical graduate debt at University of South Carolina Aiken comes to $13,000. Graduates of University of South Carolina Aiken earn an average of $41,170 during the early years of their career after graduation.

There are 2,388 undergraduates at Central Carolina Technical College. The typical amount of student debt at Central Carolina Technical College comes to $6,821. Students who graduate from Central Carolina Technical College take home approximately $39,368 during the early years of their career after graduation.

The school has 2,890 undergraduates at Florence-Darlington Technical College. The median student debt at Florence-Darlington Technical College comes to $6,750. Students who graduate from Florence-Darlington Technical College earn an average of $31,645 during the early years of their career after graduation.

There are 2,716 undergraduates at Charleston Southern University, and there are 3,347 students altogether. About 46.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at Charleston Southern University. Around 76.0% of applicants are admitted. The median student debt at Charleston Southern University comes to $18,250. Students who graduate from Charleston Southern University make an average of $40,736 in the early years after graduation.

There are 849 undergraduates at Northeastern Technical College. Those who earn a degree from Northeastern Technical College take home approximately $38,509 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC

The school has 2,209 undergraduates at Bob Jones University, with 2,625 students altogether. Roughly 69.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at Bob Jones University. The median amount of student debt at Bob Jones University comes to $12,453. Those who earn a degree from Bob Jones University make an average of $34,704 in the early years after graduation.

The school has 1,564 undergraduates at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College. The typical graduate debt at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College comes to $7,000. Those who earn a degree from Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College take home approximately $53,257 during the early-career years.

Other South Carolina Trade Schools

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Francis Marion University 1,268
27 Arclabs 1,198
28 Furman University 1,142
29 Columbia International University 1,116
30 Limestone University 1,030
31 Aiken Technical College 984
32 Wofford College 904
33 North Greenville University 902
34 Columbia College 848
35 Technical College of the Lowcountry 822
36 Southeastern Esthetics Institute 786
37 University of South Carolina Beaufort 772
38 South Carolina State University 712
39 Claflin University 692
40 Strayer University-South Carolina 692
41 Spartanburg Methodist College 632
42 Benedict College 604
43 Presbyterian College 586
44 Southern Wesleyan University 516
45 Newberry College 504
46 Fortis College-Columbia 498
47 Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia 470
48 Charleston School of Law 452
49 Converse University 438
50 Paul Mitchell the School-Charleston 410
51 Coker University 404
52 Denmark Technical College 382
53 University of South Carolina-Sumter 374
54 University of South Carolina-Lancaster 364
55 Williamsburg Technical College 344
56 Miller-Motte College-Conway 338
57 Erskine College 334
58 Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill 326
59 Miller-Motte College-Charleston 326
60 Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Spartanburg 312
61 Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence 286
62 South University-Columbia 246
63 University of South Carolina-Union 242
64 Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville 240
65 Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach 238
66 Southeastern College-Charleston 220
67 Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Goose Creek 212
68 Southeastern College-Columbia 212
69 University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie 198
70 Allen University 188
71 Sherman College of Chiropractic 166
72 Voorhees University 156
73 Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia 150
74 Morris College 150
75 Paul Mitchell the School-Greenville 148
76 Strand College of Hair Design 146
77 Academy of Hair Technology 144
78 Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta 142
79 Charleston Cosmetology Institute 128
80 Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia 120
81 Vski Cosmetology School 60
82 Top of the Line Barber College 52
83 American College of the Building Arts 44
84 Clinton College 40
85 Academy for Careers and Technology 36
86 LeGrand Institute of Cosmetology Inc 24
87 Barber Tech Academy 12
88 Personal Touch Beauty and Barber College 10
89 Barber Tech Academy-Columbia 4
90 Charzanne Beauty College 0

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