Central Carolina Technical College

Central Carolina Technical College is a public community college located in Sumter, SC. It offers 54 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 17 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,594 for South Carolina residents and $9,016 for out-of-state students at Central Carolina Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($11,127) of public community colleges in South Carolina.

It has 3,314 students that are higher than the average population (2,267 students) of community colleges in South Carolina. In addition, 1,284 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 15 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 $29,400.

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Academic Overview

Central Carolina Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Sumter, South Carolina. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,594 for South Carolina residents and $9,016 for other students on average. It offers 54 degree programs through 7 Certificate, 17 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 17 programs (5 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $29,400.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	506 N Guignard Dr, Sumter, SC
Phone	803-778-1961
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$6,594 Out-of-State$9,016
Student Population »	3,314 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	21%
Transfer-out Rate	19%
Retention Rate	61% (Full-time) 39% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,435
Students to Faculty	15:1 (6.67%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$29,400

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,594 for South Carolina residents and $9,016 for out-of-state students at Central Carolina 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 Central Carolina 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	$6,594	$9,016
Books & Supplies	$894
Off-Campus Living Costs	$9,581
Average Financial Aid	$4,435
Cost of Attendance	$17,069	$19,491
After Financial Aid	$12,634	$15,056
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$29,400

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	South Carolina Residents	Out-of-State Students
Central Carolina Technical College	$6,594	$9,016
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

Central Carolina Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 17 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 5 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	5	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	7	17	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.

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Natural Resources Management and Policy	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (other)	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD	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

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	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	111 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	30 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	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

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

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical/Clinical Assistant	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	102 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,314 students at Central Carolina Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 857 male students and 1,783 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	2,640	769	1,871
Male Students	857	319	538
Female Students	1,783	450	1,333

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Central Carolina Technical College, there are 3,314 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,225 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,284 students are enrolled exclusively and 941 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	3,314
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,284
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	941
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,089

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