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Denmark Technical College, or DTC, was established in 1947, and officially began its operation on March 1, 1948. It was initially known as the Denmark Area Trade School, until its name was changed to Denmark Technical Education Center in 1969. It finally came to be known as the Denmark Technical College in 1979. DTC is situated in Denmark, South Carolina.
Students of DTC are offered associate’s degrees in the fields of computer technology, criminal justice, electronics, human services, early care and education, and electromechanical engineering. Apart from this, various one-year diplomas and technical certificate programs are also available.
The sports teams of Denmark Technical College are known as the Panthers. The athletics department of the college sponsors both men’s and women’s teams in basketball and softball. Students are also involved in clubs and organizations such as the Student Government Association.
Denmark, SC is home to Denmark Technical College. Denmark is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Denmark Technical College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in office and administration, engineering technician, family and social work, security and law enforcement, beauty and cosmetology, and production trades.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 1,571 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). Denmark Technical College has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Denmark Technical College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Denmark Technical College
1126 Solomon Blatt Blvd
Denmark, SC 29042
General Phone: (803) 793-5100
http://www.denmarktech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family and Social Work | 46 | child care management, social work, child care provider |
| Liberal Arts | 38 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 35 | criminal justice and safety |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 31 | barber, cosmetology |
| Office and Administration | 19 | office data entry, general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 19 | construction engineering tech, electromechanical tech |
| Production Trades | 15 | welding |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 14 | chef training |
| Business and Management | 14 | business, accounting |
| Mechanics and Repair | 11 | industrial electronics tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | data processing tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 10 | pharmacy tech |
| Medicine | 9 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Denmark Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 133 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 101 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 37 | 3 |
Denmark Technical College is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Denmark Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,571 students (1,144 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 3% |
| Black | 95% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 94% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 31 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
Denmark Technical College offers campus housing for 442 of its 1,144 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Denmark, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 7 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,288 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,376 |
| Room and board | $ 3,310 |
| Room charge | $ 1,636 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,674 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,700 |
Financial Aid:
Denmark Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 536300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 17 | $39,983 | 22 | $38,648 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $39,983 | 22 | $38,648 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
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
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Denmark Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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