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Technical College Of The Lowcountry, South Carolina

Overview of Technical College Of The Lowcountry

Technical College Of The Lowcountry is found in Beaufort, South Carolina. Beaufort is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Technical College Of The Lowcountry.

Areas of Study

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Technical College Of The Lowcountry is known for its programs in family and social work and mechanics and repair.

Technical College Of The Lowcountry Selectivity

The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Faculty

Technical College Of The Lowcountry maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

Students numbered 1,689 in 2005 at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Technical College Of The Lowcountry

Technical College Of The Lowcountry
921 Ribaut Road
Beaufort, SC 29901-1288
General Phone: (800) 768-8252
Admissions Phone: (843) 525-8211
Financial Aid Phone: (843) 525-8337
http://www.tcl.edu

Technical College Of The Lowcountry Programs and Degrees (2005)

Technical College Of The Lowcountry awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine71registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Mechanics And Repair66HVAC, industrial electronics tech
Liberal Arts40liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies
Family And Social Work31child care provider, child care management
Engineering Technician20mechanical drafting, construction engineering tech, civil engineering tech
Law14legal assistant
Computer Science And Engineering14data processing tech
Business And Management14business, accounting, business management
Beauty And Cosmetology14cosmetology
Security And Law Enforcement11criminal justice and safety
Office And Administration7administrative assistant, general office occupations, office data entry
Medical Assistant And Technician1medical assistant, radiation therapist

Number of programs and degrees for Technical College Of The Lowcountry in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree14914
Award of less than 1 academic year10415
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years504

Student Body

In 2005, Technical College Of The Lowcountry had a total enrollment of 1,689 students (939 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White49%
Black44%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Other Races2%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 187%
18-1913%
20-2114%
22-2414%
25-2917%
30-3410%
35-396%
40-4912%
50-644%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
South Carolina99%
Georgia1%

Technical College Of The Lowcountry Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time50 %
Part-Time33 %

Technical College Of The Lowcountry Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Technical College Of The Lowcountry Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (843) 525-8211

Technical College Of The Lowcountry Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,000
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,882
Books and supplies$ 750

Financial Aid:
Technical College Of The Lowcountry participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 991000)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (843) 525-8337

Technical College Of The Lowcountry Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year21$42,84728$42,130
All faculty totalacademic year21$42,84728$42,130

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

Technical College Of The Lowcountry Degree Programs (2005)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant

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
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

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Technical College Of The Lowcountry Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Technical College Of The Lowcountry Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%Technical College Of The Lowcountry Number of degree programs
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Technical College Of The Lowcountry % of degrees in family and social work
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Technical College Of The Lowcountry Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Technical College Of The Lowcountry Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Technical College Of The Lowcountry % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Technical College Of The Lowcountry Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
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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