Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a public community college located in Conway, SC. It offers 65 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Horry-Georgetown Technical College is $5,476 for South Carolina residents and $8,836 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of South Carolina public community colleges' average ($11,129).

The school has 8,137 students, which is higher than South Carolina community collleges' average (2,267). In addition, 3,932 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 23 to 1, which is higher than the average ratio (15 to 1) of South Carolina community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
South Carolina ResidentsOut-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
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
South Carolina ResidentsOut-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. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs3431NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Turf and Turfgrass ManagementNOT OFFERED 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Forest Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 22 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/CosmetologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Institutional Food WorkersNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EducationNOT OFFERED 42 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surveying Technology/SurveyingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 283 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
LineworkerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Design and Visual CommunicationsNOT OFFERED 25 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 19 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 25 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 112 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training34 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 67 completers
NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice OperationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total6,4162,9073,509
Male Students2,2721,2471,025
Female Students4,1441,6602,484

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 8,137 total students, 6,105 students enrolled through distance learning (3,932 students enrolled exclusively and 2,173 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment8,137
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses3,932
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses2,173
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,032

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Horry-Georgetown Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address2050 Highway 501 East, Conway, SC
Phone843-347-3186
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$5,476
Out-of-State$8,836
Student Population »8,137 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »26%
Transfer-out Rate18%
Retention Rate63% (Full-time)
40% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,201
Students to Faculty23:1 (4.35%)