Midlands Technical College is a public community college located in West Columbia, SC. It offers 80 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 5 programs).

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

The 2024 tuition & fees of Midlands Technical College is $5,916 for South Carolina residents and $13,812 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of South Carolina public community colleges' average ($11,129).

The school has 9,091 students, which is higher than South Carolina community collleges' average (2,267). In addition, 3,125 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1, which is lower 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 Midlands 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 - MTC
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$5,916$13,812
Books & Supplies$1,578
Off-Campus Living Costs$18,995
Average Financial Aid$4,236
Cost of Attendance$26,489$34,385
After Financial Aid$22,253$30,149
MTC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Midlands Technical College$5,916$13,812
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

Midlands 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 Programs41NOT OFFERED
Total Programs4733NOT 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. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)NOT OFFERED 27 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Technical Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Sign Language Interpretation and TranslationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 29 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 337 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 67 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 34 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building Construction TechnologyNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist4 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant16 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Medical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist18 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pre-Physical Therapy StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 87 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training26 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 26 completers
NOT OFFERED
Retail ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 21 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 9,091 students at Midlands Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,177 male students and 5,525 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
Total8,7023,5865,116
Male Students3,1771,6231,554
Female Students5,5251,9633,562

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 9,091 total students, 6,555 students enrolled through distance learning (3,125 students enrolled exclusively and 3,430 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment9,091
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses3,125
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses3,430
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,536

School Profile and Academic Overview

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

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia, SC
Phone803-738-8324
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$5,916
Out-of-State$13,812
Student Population »9,091 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »15%
Transfer-out Rate30%
Retention Rate47% (Full-time)
36% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,236
Students to Faculty17:1 (5.88%)