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Midlands Technical College is a multi-campus, public college located in South Carolina. It is one of the leading 2-year colleges of South Carolina, and enrolls more than 15,000 students every year.
Midlands Technical College is a part of the South Carolina Technical College System. It offers more than 100 associate degrees and certificate programs to its students. The college has six campuses. They are:
The athletics department of Midlands Technical College participates in various sports like volleyball, softball, football and basketball.
Students attend Midlands Technical College in West Columbia, SC, a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Midlands Technical College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 10,706 students at Midlands Technical College (as of 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Midlands Technical College is a comprehensive, multi-campus, public, two-year college serving the primary region of Richland, Lexington and Fairfield counties of South Carolina. College programs and services provide accessible, affordable, high quality post-secondary education that prepares a diverse student population to enter the job market, transfer to senior colleges and universities, and achieve their professional and personal goals. Through its programs and services, the college equitably provides higher education opportunities and strengthens the economic and social vitality of the community."
More complete details are provided below.
Midlands Technical College
1260 Lexington Drive
West Columbia, SC 29170-2176
General Phone: (803) 738-8324
http://www.midlandstech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 420 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 319 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Mechanics and Repair | 181 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, industrial electronics tech |
| Business and Management | 156 | business management, accounting, sales and marketing, business |
| Medical Support and Technology | 139 | dental hygienist, radiation therapist, dental assistant, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, nuclear medical tech, pharmacy tech, medical lab tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 90 | computer support, data processing tech, computer networking |
| Law | 75 | legal assistant, court reporting |
| Family and Social Work | 72 | social work, child care management, child care provider |
| Medical Administration | 54 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 47 | electronics tech, construction engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical drafting, engineering technology |
| Office and Administration | 34 | administrative assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 33 | criminal justice and safety |
| Production Trades | 33 | machinist, welding |
| Construction Trades | 24 | electrician |
| Therapy and Counseling | 15 | physical therapist assistant |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 7 | commercial art |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 3 | chemical tech |
| Media | 2 | printing equipment operation |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | technical teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Midlands Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 905 | 31 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 683 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 116 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Midlands Technical College had a total enrollment of 10,706 students (8,005 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 35% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 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 | 96% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of West Columbia, 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 | $ 4,176 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,840 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,440 |
Financial Aid:
Midlands Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 399300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 93 | 127 |
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 | 93 | $49,821 | 127 | $49,026 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 93 | $49,821 | 127 | $49,026 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Midlands Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in law (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 Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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