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Technical College of the Lowcountry, also known as TCL, is located in Beaufort, South Carolina. It traces its history to the formation of the Mather School in 1868. It became Mather Industrial School in 1932. The school merged with Benedict College of Columbia, South Carolina, in 1967. It was renamed Beaufort Regional Training Center in 1970 and Beaufort Technical Education Center in 1972. After a few more name changes, the college adopted its current name in 1988. TCL is divided into the following academic divisions:
- Arts & Sciences Division
- Business Technologies Division
- Division of Health Sciences
- Industrial Technologies Division
TCL has various student clubs and organizations. Some of them are the Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, TCL Future Entrepreneurship Club, Presidential Ambassadors, Alpha Lambda Beta, Great Radiographers in the South, and Student Nurses Association.
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Campus Location921 Ribaut Road
Beaufort, SC 29901-1288
USA
Main Tel: (800) 768-8252
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Technical College Of The Lowcountry HighlightsWhere Technical College Of The Lowcountry stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in family and social work, engineering technician, and mechanics and repair.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 122 | 15 | | < 1 year certificate | 110 | 17 | | 1-2 year certificate | 41 | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Technical College Of The Lowcountry was 1,893 in 2007 (1,045 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,150 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,861 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid: Technical College Of The Lowcountry 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 | | 47 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (10 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (26 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (9 awarded) - Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (40 awarded) - Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (34 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW (6 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (29 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (39 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (13 awarded) - Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (47 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (10 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (4 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (2 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
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