Tri-County Technical College

Tri-County Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Pendleton, SC. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $11,096 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,629 and it offers 34 programs(7 online programs).
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Tri-County Technical College is $11,096 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Tri-County Technical College offers the alternative tuition plans .
89% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,116 (exclude student loans).
TCTC 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$11,096
Average Financial Amount$7,116

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Tri-County Technical College offers 34 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 2,542 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Tri-County Technical College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate4049
Less than 1 Year Certificate2561,519
2 Years Certificate5191
Total3472,542

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 49 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 1,519 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 91 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 883 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology [+] 9 completers-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician9-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 4 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician4-
Precision Production Trades [+] 27 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder27-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 9 completers-
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant9-
Total49
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] 13 completers-
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician13-
Engineering Technology [+] 25 completers-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)9-
Quality Control Technology/Technician16-
Work and Family Studies [+] 14 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant14-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] (1 completers) 1,204 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1,204-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 141 completers-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician100-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology25-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician16-
Precision Production Trades [+] 89 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist13-
Welding Technology/Welder72-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist4-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 18 completers-
Design and Visual Communications2-
Commercial and Advertising Art4-
Photography12-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)0-
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)1-
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant0-
Business [+] 14 completers-
Business/Commerce1-
Accounting1-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping4-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science8-
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services0-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies0-
Total1,519
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 89 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant18-
Medical/Clinical Assistant11$26,900
Surgical Technology/Technologist6-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training54-
Business [+] 2 completers-
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services2-
Total91
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 33 completers-
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant33-
Communications Technologies [+] 27 completers-
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician27-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 28 completers-
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician28-
Engineering Technology [+] 82 completers-
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)72-
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)7-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician3-
Work and Family Studies [+] 10 completers-
Child Care and Support Services Management10-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] (1 completers) 385 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies385-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 21 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)21-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 20 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies20-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 50 completers-
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician35-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology10-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician5-
Precision Production Trades [+] 6 completers-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist6-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 116 completers-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)3-
Surgical Technology/Technologist0-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician9-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse104-
Business [+] 94 completers-
Business/Commerce0-
Business Administration and Management61-
Accounting17-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science16-
Total883

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 5,629 students are attending at Tri-County Technical College. There are 143 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 213 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 358 (full-time) and 310 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Tri-County Technical College is 34% and transfer-out rate is 34%. The retention rate is 55% at the school.
TCTC 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population5,629
Graduation Rate34%
Number of Faculty356
Student to Faculty Ratio19 to 1

Student Population at TCTC

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 5,617 students enrolled into Tri-County Technical College. By gender, 2,597 male and 3,020 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Tri-County Technical College.
Student Population By Gender
Tri-County Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,6172,5973,020
Full-time3,1471,6381,509
Part-tme2,4709591,511
There are 4,347 White (77.39%), 510 Black/African American (9.08%), 357 Hispanic (6.36%), 81 Asian (1.44%), and 679 students with other races attending Tri-County Technical College.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Tri-County Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,6172,5973,020
American Indian/Native American18513
Asian814338
Black/African American510164346
Hispanic357137220
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White4,3472,0962,251
Two More219104115
Un-Known854837
Non-resident Alien000
Tri-County Technical College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
666 students (11.86% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 1,908 students (33.97% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Tri-County Technical College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Tri-County Technical College
Number of Students
Total5,617
Enrolled Online Exclusively666
Enrolled Some Online Courses1,908
Not in Online Courses3,043
By age range, at Tri-County Technical College, 1,453 students are aged 20 to 24 (25.87% of total students), 3,194 students are aged below 20 (56.86%), 62 students are aged above 50 (1.99%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Tri-County Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,6172,5973,020
Under 18641307334
Age 18-192,5531,3291,224
Age 20-21927434493
Age 22-24526237289
Age 25-29413139274
Age 30-3423068162
Age 35-391303595
Age 40-4913528107
Age 50-64561838
Over 64624

Directory and Accreditation Information

Tri-County Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1971 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Tri-County Technical College.
7900 U.S. Hwy 76, Pendleton, SC
864-646-8282

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