|
Tri-County Technical College,TCTC, is a two-year public college located in South Carolina that was established in 1962. It is among the 16 public technical colleges under the South Carolina Technical College System. The college offers various quality educational programs for its students in subject areas including business and human services, industrial and engineering technology and health education. The college enrolls more than 7,000 students in credit programs on an annual basis.
There are many student organizations and clubs on campus including the Environmental Club, the Forensics Team, Lambda Chi Nu, the Student Nurses Association and the Student Government Association. The students also participate in a variety of sports such as soccer and golf.
|
|
Campus Location7900 U.S. Hwy 76
Pendleton, SC 29670
USA
Main Tel: (864) 646-1500
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Tri-County Technical College HighlightsWhere Tri-County Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in office and administration, computer science and engineering, production trades, and family and social work.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
|---|
| Associate | 414 | 19 | | < 1 year certificate | 175 | 18 | | 1-2 year certificate | 148 | 8 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Tri-County Technical College was 5,223 in 2007 (3,602 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,292 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,592 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid: Tri-County 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 |
|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 115 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
|
|
Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (80 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (46 awarded) - Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (34 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (49 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS (112 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (58 awarded) - Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA (15 awarded) - Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (93 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (76 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (1 awarded) - Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (104 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (43 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (26 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Tri-County Technical College with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
Featured Online School Profiles
AIU Online
Career-focused online degrees for business, criminal justice, education, healthcare, technology, and visual communications.
University of Phoenix Online
Over 20 years of online degrees in business, management, criminal justice, technology, healthcare, and education.
Walden University Online
Undergraduate and graduate degrees for business, technology, education, nursing, criminal justice, counseling, and social work.
|
