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Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a comprehensive, two-year community/ technical college located in Conway, South Carolina. The college offers more than 70 associates degree, diploma and certificate programs of study to its students.
HGTC boasts three locations in northeastern South Carolina. It has campuses in Conway, Georgetown and Myrtle Beach, which is a popular international tourist destination and famous as the golf capital of the world. The college also offers online degrees and certificates. It offers more than 60 courses and a Business Degree that is available exclusively online.
Horry Georgetown Technical College is in Conway, SC. Conway is a small city. The school is a public institution. Horry Georgetown Technical College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include landscaping and horticulture and family and social work.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 5,800 students study at the school (in 2007).
More complete details are provided below.
Horry Georgetown Technical College
2050 Highway 501 East
Conway, SC 29526
General Phone: (843) 347-3186
http://www.hgtc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 179 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 111 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, surgical tech, pharmacy tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant, nuclear medical tech |
| Liberal Arts | 104 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business And Management | 59 | business, accounting, entrepreneurship |
| Family And Social Work | 57 | child care management, child care provider, social work |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 32 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting |
| Mechanics And Repair | 32 | HVAC, industrial electronics tech |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 31 | turf management, applied horticulture |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | civil engineering tech, construction engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 23 | data processing tech, computer support |
| Office And Administration | 22 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Law | 15 | legal assistant |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 14 | forest technology, forestry |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 14 | chef training |
| Medical Administration | 12 | medical records tech |
| Design | 11 | design and visual communication |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | physical therapist assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 10 | cosmetology |
| Hospitality | 8 | hotel management |
| Production Trades | 2 | welding, machinist |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | technical teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Horry Georgetown Technical College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 508 | 29 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 199 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 63 | 4 |
In 2007, Horry Georgetown Technical College had a total enrollment of 5,800 students (3,472 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 72% |
| State unknown | 12% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Conway, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,832 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,864 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Horry Georgetown Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 492500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 58 | 76 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 58 | $51,484 | 76 | $47,059 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 58 | $51,484 | 76 | $47,059 |
*: 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/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
Forestry, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Horry Georgetown Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | 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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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