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 8,978 students, which is higher than South Carolina community collleges' average (2,375). In addition, 2,992 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 16 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.
South Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
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Tuition & Fees | $5,916 | $13,812 |
Books & Supplies | $1,578 | |
Off-Campus Living Costs | $18,995 | |
Average Financial Aid | $4,716 | |
Cost of Attendance | $26,489 | $34,385 |
After Financial Aid | $21,773 | $29,669 |
South Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Students | |
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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.
Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
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Online Programs | 4 | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
Total Programs | 47 | 33 | NOT 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.
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
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Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 15 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | 27 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Technical Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
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Pre-Engineering | NOT OFFERED | 12 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 6 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 3 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 10 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other) | NOT OFFERED | 20 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 2 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Child Care and Support Services Management | NOT OFFERED | 29 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Child Care Provider/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Legal Assistant/Paralegal | NOT OFFERED | 13 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | 337 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED | 67 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | NOT OFFERED | 34 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Electrician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Building Construction Technology | NOT OFFERED | 16 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | 8 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 12 completers |
16 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 11 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 4 completers |
5 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Welding Technology/Welder | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Commercial and Advertising Art | NOT OFFERED | 12 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | 26 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Retail Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Accounting | NOT OFFERED | 21 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | NOT OFFERED | 7 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | NOT OFFERED | 14 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Student Population
There are 8,978 students at Midlands Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,392 male students and 5,699 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.
Total | Full-Time | Part-time | |
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Total | 9,091 | 3,669 | 5,422 |
Male Students | 3,392 | 1,644 | 1,748 |
Female Students | 5,699 | 2,025 | 3,674 |
Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment
Of the 8,978 total students, 6,236 students enrolled through distance learning (2,992 students enrolled exclusively and 3,244 enrolled in some online courses).
Total Enrollment | 8,978 | |
---|---|---|
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 2,992 | |
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 3,244 | |
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 2,742 |
School Profile and Academic Overview
The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Midlands Technical College.
Type | 2-4 year, public |
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Address | 1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia, SC |
Phone | 803-738-8324 |
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) » | In-State$5,916 Out-of-State$13,812 |
Student Population » | 8,978 Total Enrollment |
Graduation Rate » | 16% |
Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
Retention Rate | 43% (Full-time) 36% (Part-time) |
Average Financial Aid » | $4,716 |
Students to Faculty | 16:1 (6.25%) |