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Williamsburg Technical College, or WTC, is a part of South Carolina's Technical College System. Established in 1969 as the Williamsburg Regional Manpower Training Center, it officially was named the Williamsburg Technical College in February, 1979. The campus occupies 41 acres in Kingstree, South Carolina.
Williamsburg Technical College grants associate's degrees in arts, general business, occupational technology, science, public service, and office systems technology. A number of diplomas, and certificate programs are also available in science, and technology.
Students of Williamsburg Technical College are provided financial assistance to help complete their education. In addition to Federal grants, work-study programs, and Education Lottery Tuition Assistance, eligible candidates are awarded the Dayco Scholarship, the J.P. Askins Jr. Memorial Scholarship, the Exchange Bank of South Carolina Scholarship, the Progress Energy Scholarship, the Will Northington Meriwether Scholarship, and the LIFE Scholarship.
The main campus of Williamsburg Technical College is in Kingstree, SC (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Williamsburg Technical College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to office and administration, family and social work, and beauty and cosmetology.
Williamsburg Technical College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2007-2008, Williamsburg Technical College had 601 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools.
More complete details are provided below.
Williamsburg Technical College
601 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Kingstree, SC 29556-4197
General Phone: (843) 355-4110
http://www.wiltech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 34 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, general studies |
| Family and Social Work | 15 | child care management, social work, child care provider |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 12 | licensed practical nurse |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 10 | cosmetology |
| Production Trades | 9 | welding |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Business and Management | 8 | business |
| Medical Administration | 8 | medical secretary |
| Mechanics and Repair | 6 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | data processing tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Williamsburg Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 56 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 46 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 11 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Williamsburg Technical College had a total enrollment of 601 students (445 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 24% |
| Black | 73% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 39 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Kingstree, 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 | $ 3,062 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,562 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Williamsburg Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 932200)
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 | 9 | $34,842 | 10 | $34,346 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $34,842 | 10 | $34,346 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Williamsburg Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning 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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