Degree Programs Overview

As of 2026, Trident Technical College offers 121 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 33 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

A total of 2,904 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Trident Technical. 1,163 students completed certificate programs and 1,741 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Trident Technical. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.

Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's37111,741 5651,176
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate6017911 313598
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate245252 97155

Popular Programs with Most Completers

Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Trident Technical College.

At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 593 and the Pre-Nursing Studies Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year program has the second most completers of 318 students.

Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers

Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.

What is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations4 19 NOT OFFERED
Landscaping and Groundskeeping1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Turf and Turfgrass Management1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician5 37 NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer Programming/Programmer4ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician40ONLINE 71 NOT OFFERED
Cloud Computing2ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance16ONLINE 97ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)2ONLINE 31ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist23 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef5 18 NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training97 21 NOT OFFERED
Institutional Food Workers11ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Technical Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Surveying Technology/Surveying1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD33 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant11 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is English Language and Literature program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 35ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
English Language and Literature3ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies6ONLINE 593ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 73 NOT OFFERED
What is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 34ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Homeland SecurityNOT OFFERED 5ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Lineworker29 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building Construction Technology20 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Industrial Electronics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology36 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology23 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician23 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician22 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED 13 NOT OFFERED
What is Transportation and Materials Moving program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist7 0 NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor14 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Design and Visual Communications4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Commercial and Advertising Art16 54 NOT OFFERED
DrawingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant16 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 17 NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 18 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)7 8 NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 26 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing Studies318 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 222 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training40 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant16 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 17 NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 18 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)7 8 NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 26 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing Studies318 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 222 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training40 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business/Commerce13ONLINE 111ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 84ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Accounting91ONLINE 32ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science35ONLINE 26ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies11ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management12ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management19ONLINE 28ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations5ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

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