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Midlands Technical College, South Carolina

Overview of Midlands Technical College

Students attend Midlands Technical College in West Columbia, South Carolina, a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Midlands Technical College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.

Midlands Technical College Selectivity

Applicants to Midlands Technical College appreciate its open admissions policy.

Student Body

There are 10,779 students at the school (as of 2005).

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.

Contacting Midlands Technical College

Midlands Technical College
1260 Lexington Drive
West Columbia, SC 29170
General Phone: (803) 738-8324
Admissions Phone: (803) 738-7840
Financial Aid Phone: (803) 738-7792
http://www.midlandstech.edu

Midlands Technical College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Midlands Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine540registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant
Liberal Arts279liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Mechanics And Repair178automobile mechanics, HVAC, industrial electronics tech
Medical Assistant And Technician146dental hygienist, pharmacy tech, surgical tech, dental assistant, radiation therapist, nuclear medical tech, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech
Business And Management135business management, accounting, sales and marketing, business
Computer Science And Engineering88computer support, data processing tech, computer networking
Engineering Technician72electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical drafting, construction engineering tech, engineering technology
Law63legal assistant, court reporting
Security And Law Enforcement54criminal justice and safety
Production Trades44machinist
Office And Administration42administrative assistant
Medical Adminstration41medical records tech
Family And Social Work26social work, child care management
Therapy And Counseling20physical therapist assistant
Construction Trades19electrician
Photography And Commercial Art10commercial art
Science And Laboratory Technician3chemical tech
Media2printing equipment operation
Education And Teaching0technical teaching

Number of programs and degrees for Midlands Technical College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree84431
Award of less than 1 academic year80528
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1137

Student Body

In 2005, Midlands Technical College had a total enrollment of 10,779 students (6,770 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White55%
Black37%
Hispanic2%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Other Races4%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1923%
20-2119%
22-2416%
25-2914%
30-349%
35-396%
40-498%
50-643%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
South Carolina96%
State unknown2%

Midlands Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time58 %
Part-Time42 %

Midlands Technical College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Midlands Technical College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year100$44,347121$42,400
All faculty totalacademic year100$44,347121$42,400

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

Midlands Technical College Degree Programs (2005)

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 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 ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

Midlands Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Midlands Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%Midlands Technical College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Midlands Technical College Number of students
% of degrees in law
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 9%Midlands Technical College % of degrees in law
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Midlands Technical College % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Midlands Technical College % of degrees in medical adminstration
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Midlands Technical College Number of degree programs
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Midlands Technical College Female % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%Midlands Technical College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Midlands Technical College % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Midlands Technical College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Midlands Technical College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Midlands Technical College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Midlands Technical College % of degrees in engineering technician
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
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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