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Trident Technical College, South Carolina

Overview of Trident Technical College

The main campus of Trident Technical College is in Charleston, South Carolina (a small city). The school is a public school. Trident Technical College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school students most commonly major in a field related to photography and commercial art.

Trident Technical College Selectivity

Trident Technical College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.

Student Body

In 2005, the school had 11,407 enrolled students.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Trident Technical College

Trident Technical College
7000 Rivers Avenue
Charleston, SC 29423-8067
General Phone: (843) 574-6111
Admissions Phone: (843) 574-6125
Financial Aid Phone: (843) 574-6110
http://www.tridenttech.edu

Trident Technical College Programs and Degrees (2005)

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

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts315liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine263registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic
Medical Assistant And Technician127medical assistant, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, dental assistant, veterinary assistant, medical lab tech, pharmacy tech
Family And Social Work104social work, child care management, child care provider
Computer Science And Engineering86computer support, data processing tech, computer networking
Security And Law Enforcement82criminal justice and safety
Mechanics And Repair81aircraft powerplant tech, electrical installation and repair, aircraft maintenance, HVAC, industrial mechanics, mechanic and repair, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech
Business And Management77accounting, business, business management, sales and marketing
Office And Administration69office data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations
Photography And Commercial Art65commercial art
Engineering Technician63mechanical drafting, electronics tech, construction engineering tech, civil engineering tech, environmental control tech, surveying tech, mechanical engineering tech
Cooking And Culinary Arts56chef training
Hospitality46hotel management
Beauty And Cosmetology46cosmetology
Media22radio and TV tech, printing equipment operation
Law20legal assistant
Landscaping And Horticulture19applied horticulture, landscaping, turf management
Therapy And Counseling18physical therapist assistant
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy16occupational therapist assistant
Production Trades13welding, machinist, machine shop assistant
Medical Adminstration13medical records tech, medical transcription
Transportation1transportation and materials moving
Education And Teaching0technical teaching

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

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree92032
Award of less than 1 academic year56943
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1138

Student Body

In 2005, Trident Technical College had a total enrollment of 11,407 students (7,152 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White63%
Black30%
Hispanic2%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Other Races3%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1920%
20-2116%
22-2416%
25-2915%
30-349%
35-397%
40-498%
50-643%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
South Carolina99%

Trident Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time54 %
Part-Time43 %

Trident Technical College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Trident Technical College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (843) 574-6125

Trident Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,276
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,586
Books and supplies$ 860

Financial Aid:
Trident Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 492000)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (843) 574-6110

Trident Technical College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year117$42,887133$41,326
All faculty totalacademic year117$42,887133$41,326

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

Trident Technical College Degree Programs (2005)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

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

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technical Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying

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
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Turf and Turfgrass Management

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other

MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION
Transportation and Materials Moving, Other

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Trident Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Trident Technical College Apart:

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Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Trident Technical College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Trident Technical College Number of degree programs
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Trident Technical College Female % of student body
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Trident Technical College % of degrees in office and administration
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 10%Trident Technical College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Trident Technical College % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Trident Technical College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Trident Technical College % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Trident Technical College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Trident Technical College % of degrees in family and social work
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Trident Technical College % of degrees in photography and commercial art
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
Offers weekend classes
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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