Florence-Darlington Technical College

Florence, SC · Public · Associate degree-granting

Located in Florence, South Carolina, Florence-Darlington Technical College is a public institution, accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc.. With 3,055 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $32,748 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 26.8%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $12,250, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.67x. The average net price after financial aid is $2,004 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Machinist, Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$32,748
Graduation Rate
26.8%
Median Debt
$12,250
Average Net Price
$2,004
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
8.17x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.67x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
3,055
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
58.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$4,636
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,772
Pell Grant Rate
46.9%
Federal Loan Rate
11.4%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$1,589
Income $30K–$48K
$1,913
Income $48K–$75K
$2,414
Income $110K+
$6,708

Student Demographics

Women
63.2%
White
38.7%
Black
49.5%
Hispanic
0.7%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More Races
2.3%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
21.2%

Accreditations

Programs (42)

Associate (21)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 106
Registered Nursing Not reported 56
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 26
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 23
Business Administration & Management Not reported 23
Electrical Engineering Technology Not reported 19
Public Administration Not reported 16
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Not reported 15
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 14
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Not reported 12
Dental Support Services Not reported 11
Health Services Administration Not reported 11
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 9
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 9
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 8
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 8
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Not reported 8
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Not reported 7
Machinist Not reported 6
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 5
Accounting Not reported 4

Undergraduate Certificate (20)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Machinist $46,368 97
Practical Nursing Not reported 29
Business Administration & Management Not reported 24
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $50,249 22
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 21
Human Development & Family Studies $25,274 19
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 17
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 16
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Not reported 12
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 12
Data Processing Not reported 9
Dental Support Services $47,417 8
Accounting Not reported 8
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 4
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Not reported 4
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Not reported 3
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $49,927 0
Liberal Arts & Sciences $45,552 Not reported
Public Administration $31,473 Not reported
Registered Nursing $70,210 Not reported
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Legal Support Services Associate 1

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