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Aiken is located in , (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Aiken is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering and family and social work.
Aiken is an open-admission school.
The school had 2,506 enrolled students in 2005.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Aiken Technical College is a public, open-door, two-year, comprehensive institution of higher education established to provide citizens of greater Aiken County opportunities for educational, economic, professional, social, and personal development. The College educates and trains students to provide an effective work force to support economic growth and community development through its focus on teaching and service."
More complete details are provided below.
Aiken Technical College
2276 Jefferson Davis Highway
Graniteville, SC 29829
http://www.atc.edu
Aiken awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science And Engineering | 96 | data processing tech |
| Liberal Arts | 90 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business And Management | 77 | business management, sales and marketing, accounting technology, accounting |
| Family And Social Work | 73 | social work, child care management, child care provider |
| Mechanics And Repair | 40 | HVAC, industrial electronics tech, industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 40 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 30 | dental assistant, surgical tech, medical assistant, dental hygienist, pharmacy tech, radiation therapist |
| Office And Administration | 29 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Engineering Technician | 28 | electronics tech, electromechanical tech, mechanical drafting, instrumentation tech, computer engineering tech |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Adminstration | 6 | medical records tech |
| Production Trades | 5 | welding, machinist |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 4 | nuclear tech |
| Medicine | 4 | gerontology |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | technical teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Aiken in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 283 | 25 |
| Associate's degree | 206 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 55 | 5 |
In 2005, Aiken had a total enrollment of 2,506 students (1,611 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 39% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 89% |
| Georgia | 11% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,276 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,398 |
| Books and supplies | $ 650 |
Financial Aid:
Aiken participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1005600)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 36 | $44,553 | 21 | $45,689 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $44,553 | 21 | $45,689 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Aiken Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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