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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.
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.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Technical College Of The Lowcountry maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Students numbered 1,689 in 2005 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 71 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics And Repair | 66 | HVAC, industrial electronics tech |
| Liberal Arts | 40 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Family And Social Work | 31 | child care provider, child care management |
| Engineering Technician | 20 | mechanical drafting, construction engineering tech, civil engineering tech |
| Law | 14 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | data processing tech |
| Business And Management | 14 | business, accounting, business management |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 14 | cosmetology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety |
| Office And Administration | 7 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, office data entry |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 1 | medical assistant, radiation therapist |
Number of programs and degrees for Technical College Of The Lowcountry in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 149 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 104 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 50 | 4 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 44% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 99% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (843) 525-8211
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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
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 | 21 | $42,847 | 28 | $42,130 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $42,847 | 28 | $42,130 |
*: 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
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Technical College Of The Lowcountry Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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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