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2023 Best Engineering Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina
Finding the Best Engineering Technologies Basic Certificate School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, engineering technologies was ranked 4th in South Carolina. In fact, 1,247 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Engineering Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in South Carolina to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Engineering Technologies Basic Certificate Schools in South Carolina
The colleges and universities below are the best for engineering tech majors pursuing a basic certificate.
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Our analysis found Spartanburg Community College to be the best school for engineering technologies students who want to pursue a basic certificate in South Carolina. Spartanburg Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Spartanburg.
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Out of the 6 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Midlands Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. MTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of West Columbia.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Piedmont Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Engineering Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Piedmont Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Greenwood.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Greenville Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Engineering Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina list. GTC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Greenville.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Engineering Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools in South Carolina list. OCtech is a small public school located in the rural area of Orangeburg.
Tri-County Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for engineering technologies students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Pendleton, TCTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Best Engineering Technologies Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Engineering Technologies Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3,691 |
| West Virginia | 573 |
| Alabama | 3,141 |
| Kentucky | 2,064 |
| Georgia | 1,505 |
| Tennessee | 1,594 |
| Louisiana | 2,737 |
| Mississippi | 1,554 |
| Florida | 4,480 |
| Virginia | 2,041 |
| Arkansas | 767 |
Engineering Technologies Related Rankings by Major
Engineering Tech Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 11,288 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 10,780 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 9,376 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering Technology | 8,822 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 8,347 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 6,553 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 6,205 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | 4,299 |
| General Engineering Technology | 3,841 |
| Quality Control Technology | 3,720 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | 3,509 |
| Engineering Technology (Other) | 1,907 |
| Energy Systems Technologies | 1,277 |
| Architectural Engineering Technology | 1,239 |
| Civil Engineering Technology | 1,155 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies | 969 |
| Mining & Petroleum Technology | 410 |
| Nuclear Engineering Technology | 235 |
| Nanotechnology | 104 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to KUKA Systems GmbH.
More about our data sources and methodologies.