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2023 Most Popular 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Trade Schools in South Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 69 schools in South Carolina to see which ones were the most popular programs 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 Schools in South Carolina
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Our 2023 rankings named Piedmont Technical College the most popular school in South Carolina for trade school students working on their degree. Located in Greenwood, South Carolina, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,653 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $16,654 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Piedmont Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,435 during the early year of their career. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Out of the 69 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Greenville Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, the fairly large public school handed out 2,125 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $17,263 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, GTC graduates make an average of $36,132 annually. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Horry-Georgetown Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Conway, South Carolina that handed out 1,602 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Horry-Georgetown Technical College accumulate an average of $16,555 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Horry-Georgetown Technical College graduates make an average of $31,926 annually. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Tri-County Technical College is a great place for trade school students. Pendleton, South Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 2,449 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,659 in student loans. During the early years of their career, TCTC graduates make an average of $34,761 annually. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
The programs at Trident Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in South Carolina. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the fairly large public school awarded 2,581 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,991 in student loans.After graduating from Trident Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,465 during the early years of their career. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
York Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. This small public school is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and it awarded 1,350 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from York Technical College accumulate an average of $9,367 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, York Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,715 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Arclabs did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #7 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Piedmont, South Carolina, and it awarded 458 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $7,781 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $102.After graduating from Arclabs, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,596 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 9% were women.
With a ranking of #8, Spartanburg Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Spartanburg, South Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,057 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Spartanburg Community College accumulate an average of $9,030 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Spartanburg Community College graduates make an average of $35,952 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
Midlands Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Located in West Columbia, South Carolina, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,543 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $15,149 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $101 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from MTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,029 during the early years of their career. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Florence-Darlington Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in Florence, South Carolina, the small public school handed out 651 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,630 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Florence-Darlington Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,017 during the early year of their career. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, the small public school awarded 697 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from OCtech accumulate an average of $10,950 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from OCtech, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,665 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Miller-Motte College Conway did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Conway, South Carolina, the very small private for-profit school awarded 268 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $19,201 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $59, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from MMC Conway, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $23,198 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.
With a ranking of #12, Miller-Motte College Charleston did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the very small private for-profit school handed out 214 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from MMC Charleston accumulate an average of $22,286 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $60. Once they receive their degree, MMC Charleston graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $25,712 during the early year of their career. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.
Central Carolina Technical College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Sumter, South Carolina, the small public school handed out 635 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,273 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Central Carolina graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,123 during the early year of their career. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Southeastern Esthetics Institute ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Southeastern Esthetics Institute is located in Columbia, South Carolina and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 339 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $5,432 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $78 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.
Fortis College - Columbia landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 170 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Fortis College - Columbia accumulate an average of $15,339 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $86, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Fortis College - Columbia, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,614 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
With a ranking of #17, Southeastern College - Charleston did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Southeastern College - Charleston is a private for-profit institution located in North Charleston, South Carolina. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 132 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,578 in student loans.After graduating from Southeastern College - Charleston, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $24,343 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
Clemson University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking. Clemson is located in Clemson, South Carolina and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 7,469 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,386 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $488, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Clemson graduates make an average of $47,889 annually. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #19, Aiken Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Graniteville, South Carolina, the small public school awarded 328 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Aiken Technical College accumulate an average of $14,446 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Aiken Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,685 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Goose Creek landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in Goose Creek, South Carolina, and it awarded 162 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $7,443 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $58. During the early years of their career, Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology graduates make an average of $18,217 annually. Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.
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Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in Florence, South Carolina, and it awarded 93 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence accumulate an average of $9,623 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $76. During the early years of their career, Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence graduates make an average of $15,358 annually. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
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Paul Mitchell the School Charleston did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #22 on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Charleston is a very small private for-profit school located in North Charleston, South Carolina that handed out 122 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Paul Mitchell the School Charleston accumulate an average of $11,997 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $93 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Paul Mitchell the School Charleston, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $17,189 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
Southeastern College - Columbia landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Southeastern College - Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 125 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,293 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Southeastern College - Columbia graduates make an average of $22,372 annually. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #24, Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. This very small private for-profit school is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and it awarded 147 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill accumulate an average of $8,565 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $105. Once they receive their degree, Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Rock Hill graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $18,309 during the early year of their career. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Paul Mitchell the School Columbia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #25 on the list. Paul Mitchell the School Columbia is a private for-profit institution located in West Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 81 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,997 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $93 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Paul Mitchell the School Columbia, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $17,189 during the early years of their career. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 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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