Florence-Darlington Technical College

Florence-Darlington Technical College is a public community college located in Florence, SC. It offers 60 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc..
The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,900 for South Carolina residents and $6,772 for out-of-state students at Florence-Darlington Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($11,129) of public community colleges in South Carolina.
It has 2,940 students that are higher than the average population (2,267 students) of community colleges in South Carolina. In addition, 970 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (15 to 1) of South Carolina community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $30,300.

Academic Overview

Florence-Darlington Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Florence, South Carolina.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,900 for South Carolina residents and $6,772 for other students on average. It offers 60 degree programs through 31 Certificate, 29 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address2715 W. Lucas Street, Florence, SC
Phone843-661-8324
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,900
Out-of-State$6,772
Student Population »2,940 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »19%
Transfer-out Rate23%
Retention Rate62% (Full-time)
42% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$7,685
Students to Faculty17:1 (5.88%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$30,300

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,900 for South Carolina residents and $6,772 for out-of-state students at Florence-Darlington Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($11,129) over public community colleges in South Carolina.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Florence-Darlington Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to South Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,900$6,772
Books & Supplies$1,248
Off-Campus Living Costs$9,450
Average Financial Aid$7,685
Cost of Attendance$15,598$17,470
After Financial Aid$7,913$9,785
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$30,300
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Florence-Darlington Technical College$4,900$6,772
Public Community Colleges in South Carolina$6,133$11,129
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Florence-Darlington Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 31 Certificate, 29 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs3129NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)NOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 106 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 56 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training29 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 23 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,940 students at Florence-Darlington Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,047 male students and 1,814 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,8611,0241,837
Male Students1,047485562
Female Students1,8145391,275

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Florence-Darlington Technical College, there are 2,940 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,927 students were attending classes through distance learning (970 students are enrolled exclusively and 957 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,940
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses970
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses957
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,013

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