“I’d never done student government before, but it’s cool getting to know what students want. We can receive feedback and actually do something about it. I’m learning I really do have a voice here.”

Jauron Pruitt

Denmark Technical College

Jauron Pruitt initially wanted to attend college away from his home in Upstate SC, but at Denmark Tech, he got so much more. At this residential HBCU, he’s found a community, new ways of learning, and the confidence to use his voice.

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“The teachers have patience, they communicate with you, they understand you’re a person, too. It’s really nice to know that they genuinely care about you.”

AAliyah McKeithan

Denmark Technical College

When AAliyah McKeithan came to Denmark Technical College, she got the best of all worlds: an affordable education, a residential HBCU experience, and the opportunity to play soccer at the collegiate level.

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“Since classes are small, everybody gets to know each other. We’ll get together to study and help each other out. It’s amazing and I really enjoy that.”

Alexandria Wilson

Aiken Technical College

Alexandria Wilson envisions a vibrant life for herself, and being able to support herself independently is a big part of the picture. That’s why she’s at Aiken Tech studying to be a dental assistant.

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“Even though Denmark Tech is small, we’ve got the most heart. We have something a big campus can’t give you: family.”

Jairus Hays

Denmark Technical College

Jairus Hays was lost after he graduated high school. Between plans falling through and deaths in the family from COVID, he didn’t know what he was going to do. Then his uncle, a Denmark Tech alumnus, gave him a wakeup call that put Jairus back on track.

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The Power of Technical Education

It’s time to make your move.

91%

Job Placement

Real Experience,
Real Jobs

Technical college graduates are almost guaranteed a job related to their field of study.

<30

Minutes

Geographically
Accessible

Nearly every South Carolinian is just a short drive from one of our 16 main campuses or 64 satellite campuses.

1,100+

Programs

Flexibility Through
Breadth and Depth

78 degrees, 28 diplomas, and nearly 1,000 certificate programs? Enough said.

10 Most Popular Programs

Find Your Fit!

1. Nursing

Median Salary: $63,897

Projected 10-Year Job Growth: 19%

Projected Annual Job Openings: 3,130

2. Data Processing

Median Salary: $78,270

Projected 10-Year Job Growth: 14%

Projected Annual Job Openings: 90

3. Business Administration

Median Salary: $89,280

Projected 10-Year Job Growth: 13%

Projected Annual Job Openings: 320

4. Criminal Justice

Median Salary: $40,770

Projected 10-Year Job Growth: 7%

Projected Annual Job Openings: 880

5. Culinary Arts

Median Salary: $38,460

Projected 10-Year Job Growth: 21%

Projected Annual Job Openings: 600

6. Accounting

Median Salary: $58,640

Projected 10-Year Job Growth: 13%

Projected Annual Job Openings: 1,780

7. Public Administration / Social Services

Median Salary: $58,800

Projected 10-Year Job Growth: 18%

Projected Annual Job Openings: 130

8. Mechatronics

Average Salary: $68,140

Projected 10-Year Job Growth: 12%

Projected Annual Job Openings: 60

9. Information Technology

Median Salary: $76,370

Projected 10-Year Job Growth: 14%

Projected Annual Job Openings: 500

10. Transfer Programs

Our colleges offer students many paths for transfer through individual agreements with partnering institutions.

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