Aiken Technical College

Aiken Technical College is a public community college located in Graniteville, SC. It offers 47 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,404 for South Carolina residents and $6,916 for out-of-state students at Aiken Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($11,127) of public community colleges in South Carolina.

It has 2,121 students that are lower than the average population (2,267 students) of community colleges in South Carolina. In addition, 854 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (15 to 1) of South Carolina community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $30,600.

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Academic Overview

Aiken Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Graniteville, South Carolina. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,404 for South Carolina residents and $6,916 for other students on average. It offers 47 degree programs through 4 Certificate, 21 Associate's programs. The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $30,600.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	2276 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC
Phone	803-508-7263
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$5,404 Out-of-State$6,916
Student Population »	2,121 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	19%
Transfer-out Rate	23%
Retention Rate	55% (Full-time) 42% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,249
Students to Faculty	14:1 (7.14%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$30,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,404 for South Carolina residents and $6,916 for out-of-state students at Aiken Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($11,127) over public community colleges in South Carolina.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Aiken Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to South Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	South Carolina Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$5,404	$6,916
Books & Supplies	$1,500
Off-Campus Living Costs	$11,350
Average Financial Aid	$4,249
Cost of Attendance	$18,254	$19,766
After Financial Aid	$14,005	$15,517
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$30,600

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	South Carolina Residents	Out-of-State Students
Aiken Technical College	$5,404	$6,916
Public Community Colleges in South Carolina	$6,133	$11,127
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Aiken Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 4 Certificate, 21 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	4	21	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Quality Control Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	79 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Social Work	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	51 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,121 students at Aiken Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 659 male students and 1,214 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,873	600	1,273
Male Students	659	227	432
Female Students	1,214	373	841

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Aiken Technical College, there are 2,121 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,575 students were attending classes through distance learning (854 students are enrolled exclusively and 721 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,121
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	854
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	721
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	546

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