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Florence - Darlington Technical College, South Carolina

Overview of Florence - Darlington Technical College

Florence Darlington can be found in Florence, South Carolina (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Florence Darlington.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in nursing and emergency medicine.

Florence Darlington Selectivity

Florence Darlington is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Student Body

In 2005, 4,241 students were enrolled in the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Florence Darlington

Florence - Darlington Technical College
2715 W. Lucas Street
Florence, SC 29501-0548
General Phone: (843) 661-8324
Admissions Phone: (843) 661-8289
Financial Aid Phone: (843) 661-8085
http://WWW.FDTC.EDU

Florence Darlington Programs and Degrees (2005)

Florence Darlington awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine261licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic
Medical Assistant And Technician81radiation therapist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, surgical tech, medical assistant, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech
Liberal Arts67liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, interdisciplinary studies
Mechanics And Repair59HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, diesel mechanics
Business And Management53accounting, entrepreneurship, sales and marketing, business management, international business
Family And Social Work53child care provider, social work
Production Trades51welding, machinist
Engineering Technician48electronics tech, mechanical drafting, civil engineering tech, electromechanical tech
Medical Adminstration32medical secretary, medical records tech, medical transcription
Beauty And Cosmetology27cosmetology
Computer Science And Engineering19data processing tech, computer support
Security And Law Enforcement18criminal justice and safety
Office And Administration18administrative assistant, general office occupations
Law10legal assistant
Education And Teaching0technical teaching

Number of programs and degrees for Florence Darlington in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree40526
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years25310
Award of less than 1 academic year13918

Florence Darlington Student Body

In 2005, Florence Darlington had a total enrollment of 4,241 students (2,948 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White51%
Black45%
Hispanic0%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races3%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1923%
20-2117%
22-2416%
25-2915%
30-349%
35-396%
40-498%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
South Carolina98%
North Carolina2%

Florence Darlington Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %
Part-Time42 %

Florence Darlington Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Florence, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Florence Darlington Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (843) 661-8289

Florence Darlington Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,248
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,082
Books and supplies$ 900

Financial Aid:
Florence Darlington participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 399000)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (843) 661-8085

Florence Darlington Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year51$44,41756$42,465
All faculty totalacademic year51$44,41756$42,465

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Florence Darlington Degree Programs (2005)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technical Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

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Florence Darlington Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Florence Darlington Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Florence Darlington Female % of student body
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Florence Darlington % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Florence Darlington Number of degree programs
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Florence Darlington % of degrees in production trades
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Florence Darlington Number of students
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Florence Darlington % of degrees in medical adminstration
Minority % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Florence Darlington Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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