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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.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to photography and commercial art.
Trident Technical College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2005, the school had 11,407 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 315 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 263 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 127 | medical assistant, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, dental assistant, veterinary assistant, medical lab tech, pharmacy tech |
| Family And Social Work | 104 | social work, child care management, child care provider |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 86 | computer support, data processing tech, computer networking |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 82 | criminal justice and safety |
| Mechanics And Repair | 81 | aircraft powerplant tech, electrical installation and repair, aircraft maintenance, HVAC, industrial mechanics, mechanic and repair, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech |
| Business And Management | 77 | accounting, business, business management, sales and marketing |
| Office And Administration | 69 | office data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 65 | commercial art |
| Engineering Technician | 63 | mechanical drafting, electronics tech, construction engineering tech, civil engineering tech, environmental control tech, surveying tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 56 | chef training |
| Hospitality | 46 | hotel management |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 46 | cosmetology |
| Media | 22 | radio and TV tech, printing equipment operation |
| Law | 20 | legal assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 19 | applied horticulture, landscaping, turf management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | physical therapist assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Production Trades | 13 | welding, machinist, machine shop assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 13 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Transportation | 1 | transportation and materials moving |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | technical teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Trident Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 920 | 32 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 569 | 43 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 113 | 8 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| 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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (843) 574-6125
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 117 | $42,887 | 133 | $41,326 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 117 | $42,887 | 133 | $41,326 |
*: 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
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Trident Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
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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