Horry-Georgetown Technical College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Conway, South Carolina.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,476 for South Carolina residents and $8,836 for other students on average. It offers 65 degree programs through 34 Certificate, 31 Associate's programs.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	2050 Highway 501 East, Conway, SC
Phone	843-347-3186
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$5,476 Out-of-State$8,836
Student Population »	8,137 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	26%
Transfer-out Rate	18%
Retention Rate	63% (Full-time) 40% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,201
Students to Faculty	23:1 (4.35%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$29,800

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,476 for South Carolina residents and $8,836 for out-of-state students at Horry-Georgetown 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 Horry-Georgetown 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 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	South Carolina Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$5,476	$8,836
Books & Supplies	$1,560
Off-Campus Living Costs	$12,380
Average Financial Aid	$4,201
Cost of Attendance	$19,416	$22,776
After Financial Aid	$15,215	$18,575
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$29,800

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	South Carolina Residents	Out-of-State Students
Horry-Georgetown Technical College	$5,476	$8,836
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

Horry-Georgetown Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 34 Certificate, 31 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	34	31	NOT 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.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Turf and Turfgrass Management	NOT OFFERED	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Forest Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	22 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Education	NOT OFFERED	42 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	283 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	30 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Design and Visual Communications	NOT OFFERED	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	112 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	34 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	67 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 8,137 students at Horry-Georgetown Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,272 male students and 4,144 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
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	6,416	2,907	3,509
Male Students	2,272	1,247	1,025
Female Students	4,144	1,660	2,484

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Horry-Georgetown Technical College, there are 8,137 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 6,105 students were attending classes through distance learning (3,932 students are enrolled exclusively and 2,173 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	8,137
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	3,932
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	2,173
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	2,032