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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.
The most common majors at the school are in nursing and emergency medicine.
Florence Darlington is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2005, 4,241 students were enrolled in the school.
More complete details are provided below.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 261 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 81 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, surgical tech, medical assistant, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech |
| Liberal Arts | 67 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, interdisciplinary studies |
| Mechanics And Repair | 59 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, diesel mechanics |
| Business And Management | 53 | accounting, entrepreneurship, sales and marketing, business management, international business |
| Family And Social Work | 53 | child care provider, social work |
| Production Trades | 51 | welding, machinist |
| Engineering Technician | 48 | electronics tech, mechanical drafting, civil engineering tech, electromechanical tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 32 | medical secretary, medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 27 | cosmetology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | data processing tech, computer support |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and safety |
| Office And Administration | 18 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | technical teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Florence Darlington in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 405 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 253 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 139 | 18 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 45% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 98% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (843) 661-8289
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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
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 | 51 | $44,417 | 56 | $42,465 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $44,417 | 56 | $42,465 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Florence Darlington Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
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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