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York Technical College, South Carolina

Overview of York Technical College

Students attend York Technical College in Rock Hill, South Carolina, a small suburb. The school is a public institution. York Technical College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in mechanics and repair.

York Technical College Selectivity

Applicants to York Technical College appreciate its open admissions policy.

Student Body

There are 4,153 students at the school (as of 2005).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting York Technical College

York Technical College
452 S Anderson Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730
General Phone: (803) 327-8000
Admissions Phone: (803) 327-8008
Financial Aid Phone: (803) 327-8005
http://www.yorktech.com

York Technical College Programs and Degrees (2005)

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

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology125medical assistant, surgical tech, dental hygienist, dental assistant, radiation therapist, medical lab tech
Mechanics And Repair108automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, HVAC, industrial mechanics
Liberal Arts91liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Business And Management72accounting, business management, business
Office And Administration45administrative assistant, general office occupations
Engineering Technician40computer engineering tech, electronics tech, mechanical drafting, mechanical engineering tech, engineering technology
Nursing And Emergency Medicine32registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Computer Science And Engineering30data processing tech
Family And Social Work30child care management, child care provider
Production Trades23welding, machinist
Media11radio and TV tech
Law7legal secretary
Medical Adminstration7medical secretary
Education And Teaching0technical teaching

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

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year27718
Associate's degree26220
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years8213

Student Body

In 2005, York Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,153 students (2,749 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White69%
Black26%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian2%
Other Races1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1924%
20-2117%
22-2414%
25-2912%
30-349%
35-397%
40-498%
50-643%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
South Carolina98%

York Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time52 %
Part-Time35 %

York Technical College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Rock Hill, 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.

York Technical College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year52$43,59464$43,175
All faculty totalacademic year52$43,59464$43,175

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

York Technical College Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technical Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS
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
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

York Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets York Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 4%York Technical College % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%York Technical College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%York Technical College % of degrees in office and administration
Female % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%York Technical College Female % of student body
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%York Technical College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%York Technical College Number of degree programs
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%York Technical College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
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
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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