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Trident Technical College, also known as TTC, is a two-year college located in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. It is a multi-campus community college that provides quality education and promotes economic development in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. It forms part of the South Carolina Technical College System. TTC was founded in 1973 by the merger of Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Technical Education Center and Palmer College.
TCC provides transfer associate degrees and technical associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates to its students. It offers over 150 programs of study through 12 different academic divisions. The college enrolls more than 11,000 students each semester.
The main campus of Trident Technical College is in Charleston, SC (a small city). The school is a public school. Trident Technical College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to cooking and culinary arts.
Trident Technical College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 12,076 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Trident Technical College
7000 Rivers Avenue
Charleston, SC 29423-8067
General Phone: (843) 574-6111
http://www.tridenttech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 361 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 347 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Family and Social Work | 123 | social work, child care management, child care provider |
| Business and Management | 114 | accounting, business, business management, banking, sales and marketing, entrepreneurship |
| Medical Support and Technology | 111 | dental hygienist, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, veterinary assistant, dental assistant, medical lab tech, pharmacy tech |
| Engineering Technician | 62 | mechanical drafting, civil engineering tech, construction engineering tech, electronics tech, electrical/electronic tech, environmental control tech, surveying tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 59 | criminal justice and safety |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 53 | cosmetology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 51 | data processing tech, computer support, computer programming |
| Office and Administration | 47 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 44 | aircraft powerplant tech, HVAC, automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance, mechanic and repair |
| Law | 40 | legal assistant |
| Hospitality | 37 | hotel management |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 37 | chef training |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 36 | commercial art |
| Therapy and Counseling | 35 | physical therapist assistant |
| Production Trades | 14 | welding, machinist, machine shop assistant |
| Medical Administration | 14 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Media | 13 | radio and TV tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 12 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 11 | applied horticulture, turf management |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | technical teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Trident Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 914 | 32 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 594 | 41 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 113 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Trident Technical College had a total enrollment of 12,076 students (8,694 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Charleston, 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 | $ 3,696 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,308 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Trident Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 492000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 139 | 157 |
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 | 139 | $48,097 | 157 | $46,807 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 139 | $48,097 | 157 | $46,807 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
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 Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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
Turf and Turfgrass Management
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
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
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
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Trident Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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