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$4,970Tuition
1,564Students
40%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$35,761Earnings
#12 in South CarolinaPublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,970
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,970
Average Net Price
$6,119
Students Receiving Financial Aid
43.4%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$5,000
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,562
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$112/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
29.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
7.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
43.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $5,606
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,010
$48,001 – $75,000 $6,659
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,771
$110,001+ $8,836

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $48,000 pay around $5,300 per year after aid at this South Carolina technical college. Net costs climb to $9,771 for households making $75,000-$110,000. Over two years, students can expect to spend $10,600-$19,500 depending on family income. Nearly all students qualify for in-state rates since 97% come from South Carolina.

Graduates leave with a manageable $10,562 in debt, translating to monthly payments of just $112. That's easily covered by the typical $35,761 starting salary, especially with the 95.6% employment rate. Only 7% of students need federal loans, keeping debt loads light. Women make up 73% of enrollment, often pursuing healthcare and technical programs that lead to stable careers. Low-income students get the strongest value here, paying roughly half what middle-class families spend while accessing the same job-focused training.

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