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2023 Best Engineering Technologies Trade Schools in South Carolina
Finding the Best Engineering Technologies 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Engineering Technologies Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in South Carolina to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Engineering Technologies Schools in South Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Best Engineering Technologies Colleges.
Top South Carolina Trade Schools in Engineering Technologies
Our analysis found Greenville Technical College to be the best school for engineering technologies students who want to pursue a degree in South Carolina. GTC is a large public school located in the small city of Greenville.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Spartanburg Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Engineering Technologies Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Spartanburg Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Spartanburg.
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Out of the 8 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Midlands Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. MTC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of West Columbia.
Out of the 8 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Piedmont Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Piedmont Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Greenwood.
Out of the 8 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Florence-Darlington Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Florence-Darlington Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Florence.
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Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Engineering Technologies Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking. OCtech is a small public school located in the rural area of Orangeburg.
Tri-County Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Engineering Technologies Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the large suburb of Pendleton, TCTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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With a ranking of #8, South Carolina State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for engineering technologies students. Located in the town of Orangeburg, South Carolina State University is a public school with a small student population.
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Best Engineering Technologies Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| 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 8 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.