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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina
A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.
The Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in South Carolina to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Trade Associate Degree Schools in South Carolina
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Our 2023 rankings named Greenville Technical College the most popular school in South Carolina for trade school students working on their associate degree. This fairly large public school is located in Greenville, South Carolina, and it awarded 1,217 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GTC is $5,882. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,202. On average, associate degree students take out $19,101 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at GTC. In fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Spartanburg Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the medium-sized public school handed out 617 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from South Carolina who attend Spartanburg Community College full time pay an average of $6,030 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,822. Associate Degree recipients from Spartanburg Community College accumulate an average of $9,430 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Spartanburg Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Piedmont Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in South Carolina. Greenwood, South Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 631 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Piedmont Technical College is $5,315. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,593. On average, associate degree students take out $18,799 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Piedmont Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tri-County Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina list. TCTC is located in Pendleton, South Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 820 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at TCTC is $5,936. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,832. On average, associate degree students take out $10,725 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at TCTC. In 2020-2021 about 46% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Horry-Georgetown Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Conway, South Carolina that handed out 925 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,356 in tuition and fees if they attend Horry-Georgetown Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,593. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,838 in student loans. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Horry-Georgetown Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Florence-Darlington Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Florence-Darlington Technical College is a small public school situated in Florence, South Carolina. It awarded 315 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,900 in tuition and fees if they attend Florence-Darlington Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,772. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Florence-Darlington Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Trident Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina list. This fairly large public school is located in Charleston, South Carolina, and it awarded 1,438 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,059 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Trident Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,606. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,444 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Trident Technical College. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Midlands Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in West Columbia, South Carolina, the medium-sized public school awarded 888 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,916 in tuition and fees if they attend MTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,812. On average, associate degree students take out $15,672 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MTC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.
York Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the small public school awarded 673 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,882 in tuition and fees if they attend York Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,824. Associate Degree recipients from York Technical College accumulate an average of $10,385 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
York Technical College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, the small public school handed out 258 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,954 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OCtech. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,970. Associate Degree recipients from OCtech accumulate an average of $10,798 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at OCtech. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Aiken Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Aiken Technical College is a public institution located in Graniteville, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 215 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from South Carolina who attend Aiken Technical College full time pay an average of $5,306 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,880. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,132 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Aiken Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
South University, Columbia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. South University, Columbia is a private for-profit institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 29 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,560 to cover tuition and fees at South University, Columbia. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from South University, Columbia accumulate an average of $24,698 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
One thing to take note of is that South University, Columbia does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Central Carolina Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking. Sumter, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 359 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $6,594 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Central Carolina. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,016. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,705 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Central Carolina. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Miller-Motte College Charleston did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the very small private for-profit school awarded 11 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,155 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
One thing to take note of is that MMC Charleston does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northeastern Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Northeastern Technical College is a public institution located in Cheraw, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 77 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Northeastern Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,024. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Northeastern Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Bob Jones University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 54 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Bob Jones University is $21,332. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Bob Jones University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 21% took at least some of their classes online.
Southeastern College - Charleston ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina list. North Charleston, South Carolina is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 3 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Southeastern College - Charleston is $23,324. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southeastern College - Charleston. In 2020-2021 about 4% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southeastern College - Columbia came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking. Southeastern College - Columbia is a very small private for-profit school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 8 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Southeastern College - Columbia does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $23,324. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Online courses are available at Southeastern College - Columbia, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 4% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Technical College of the Lowcountry landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This small public school is located in Beaufort, South Carolina, and it awarded 201 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at TCL is $6,076. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,020. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,085 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
Online courses are available at TCL, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #20, Denmark Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Denmark, South Carolina, the very small public school handed out 32 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at DTC is $6,116. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,742. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
DTC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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