Start your path at one of South Carolina's 16 technical colleges
A few reasons to start your higher education path at your local technical college...
Programs
Flexible.
Our colleges offer a wide variety of programs in South Carolina’s high-demand, high-paying fields. With 74 degrees, 19 diplomas and over 900 certificate programs offered across the state, your possibilities are endless. In addition, our colleges offer in-person, virtual, online, and hybrid course formats that are flexible and designed to meet you where you are in life.
Minutes
Accessible.
Our colleges are geographically accessible across South Carolina, with one of our 16 main campuses or 64 satellite campuses no more than a 30-minute drive from you. This accessibility allows you to achieve your higher education dreams while remaining local.
Job Placement
Affordable.
Our colleges are very affordable. The average annual tuition at one of our colleges is about 37% that of a four-year institution. In addition, our colleges offer a high return on investment with 93% of our graduates either employed in a job related to their education or successfully continuing their education.
Whether you are a high school student who wants to get a jump on a college degree or a career or a recent graduate who ultimately wants to transfer to a four-year college or university. You may be looking to stay at home and conveniently complete an online degree or program. No matter what your ultimate higher education goals may be – South Carolina’s technical colleges can get you there!
And the path is flexible, accessible and affordable. So, what are you waiting for?
Top 10 Programs
1. Healthcare & Human Services
2. Management & Entrepreneurship
3. Advanced Manufacturing
4. Digital Technology
5. Public Service & Safety
6. Education
7. Construction
8. Financial Services
9. Supply Chain & Transportation
10. Arts, Entertainment, & Design
Dual Enrollment
Want to get a head start on college—or your career?
With dual enrollment at South Carolina’s technical colleges, you can take real college classes while you’re still in high school. Earn credits that transfer to a 2- or 4-year college, or get a jumpstart on a technical program that leads to a career-ready certificate or degree. It’s smart, affordable, and designed to move you forward.
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Transfer Programs
The System’s transfer programs smoothly transition students from any of our 16 technical colleges to the four-year South Carolina college or university of their choice. We have agreements in place with most colleges and universities in the state, allowing students to achieve their educational ambitions in a timely and affordable manner.
Systemwide transfer agreements
