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$4,468Tuition
5,962Students
28%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$35,507Earnings
#25 in South CarolinaPublic2-yearStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate (6-year)
28.2%
Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
$35,507
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,250
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
20:1
Loan Repayment Rate
29.3%
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$151/mo

Earnings by Major

Top programs ranked by median earnings

Earnings and debt by program
Program Level Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Associate $52,897 $23,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. Associate $45,048
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. Associate $42,682
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. Associate $42,309 $24,875
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). Certificate $38,018 $8,875
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. Certificate $33,993 $9,500
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. Associate $32,391
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. Associate $29,141
Criminal Justice and Corrections. Associate $28,598 $12,913
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. Certificate $27,222 $17,390
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. Certificate $26,715
Forestry. Associate $25,967 $12,000
Business/Commerce, General. Associate $25,774 $20,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Associate $24,615 $11,878
Health and Medical Administrative Services. Certificate $24,615 $17,262

Outcomes Overview

Graduates earn a median of $35,507 ten years after attending, while carrying typical debt of $14,250. That creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 40%, well below the concerning 100% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $151 consume about 5% of median income. The college's strong employment rate of 95.3% reflects robust demand for skilled technicians in the Grand Strand's tourism, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. Many graduates enter fields like dental hygiene, culinary arts, and automotive technology where two-year credentials lead directly to middle-class careers. The low net price of $3,719 makes this an accessible path to stable employment. This represents a strong return on investment for career-focused students.