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Midlands Technical College, also known as MTC, traces its origin to the foundation of the Richland Technical Education Center, or Richland TEC, in 1963. The Richland-Lexington Counties Commission for Technical Education was formed in 1969, and the name of Richland TEC was changed to Midlands Technical Education Center. It merged with the Columbia Technical Education Center, which was established in 1947, and Palmer College in Columbia on March 21, 1973, and formed Midlands Technical College on July 1, 1974. The college is part of the South Carolina Technical College System. MTC is divided into the following academic departments:
- Department of Business Administration
- Department of Engineering Technology
- Department of Health Sciences
- Department of Industrial Technology
- Department of Information Technology
- Department of Nursing
- Department of Public Service
MTC has a number of student clubs and organizations. Some of these are the African-American Student Organization, Entrepreneurship Club, International Relations Club, Office Systems Technology Club, Students in Free Enterprise, Student Dental Hygiene Association, Student Nurses’ Association and Surgical Technology Club.
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Campus Location1260 Lexington Drive
West Columbia, SC 29170
USA
Main Tel: (803) 738-8324
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Midlands Technical College HighlightsWhere Midlands Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, mechanics and repair, medical adminstration, and law.
- Large number of students.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 824 | 31 | | < 1 year certificate | 679 | 27 | | 1-2 year certificate | 80 | 7 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Midlands Technical College was 10,706 in 2007 (6,874 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,036 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,532 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,240 |
Financial Aid: Midlands Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 225 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (136 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (34 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (17 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded) - Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (31 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (54 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Social Work
LAW (75 awarded) - Court Reporting/Court Reporter
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (305 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (181 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (49 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (142 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (446 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (28 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (9 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (19 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (3 awarded) - Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (38 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (16 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
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