Midlands Technical College

West Columbia, South Carolina · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$4,647

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

17.9%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

7,564

In-state tuition

$5,100

Out-of-state tuition

$14,700

Cost of attendance

$14,274

Median earnings (10y)

$38,701

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
Suburb

Programs breakdown

16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (31%), health (23%), stem (16%).

  • STEM16%
  • Health23%
  • Business8%
  • Humanities & arts31%
  • Social sciences6%
  • Trades & services16%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's628$25,985$14,550
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.Undergraduate certificate380$21,993$13,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Undergraduate certificate243
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's195$55,607$24,649
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Undergraduate certificate118$17,875
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Associate's116$37,791$16,000
Precision Metal Working.Undergraduate certificate86$10,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's75$28,406$17,313
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate74$21,472
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's64$26,842$22,500
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's60$23,775$22,291
Human Services, General.Associate's60$18,203
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Undergraduate certificate59
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate58$10,506
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).Undergraduate certificate56
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.Undergraduate certificate55
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's48$32,580$19,675
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's46$19,350
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.Associate's45
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.Associate's45
Legal Support Services.Associate's36$25,899$21,320
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Associate's35$43,162
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's35$15,750
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Undergraduate certificate34$19,024
Data Processing.Associate's32$32,833$14,013
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.Associate's31
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.Undergraduate certificate29
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.Associate's28$16,361
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.Undergraduate certificate27
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Undergraduate certificate25
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Associate's25
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Undergraduate certificate25
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).Associate's23$35,127
Legal Support Services.Undergraduate certificate22
Design and Applied Arts.Associate's21
Engineering, General.Associate's20
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Associate's20
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.Undergraduate certificate19
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's19
Accounting and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate19

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Midlands Technical College

Midlands Technical College is a large institution located in West Columbia, South Carolina, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 7,564 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Business.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Midlands Technical College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $4,647 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $5,100 for in-state students and $14,700 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $14,274 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 17.9%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $38,701 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Midlands Technical College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (31% of credentials), health (23% of credentials), stem (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in West Columbia, South Carolina (suburb), Midlands Technical College draws students from across South Carolina and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Midlands Technical College

Q.How much does Midlands Technical College cost?

The average net price at Midlands Technical College is $4,647 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $14,274.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Midlands Technical College?

Midlands Technical College has a 6-year graduation rate of 17.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Midlands Technical College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Midlands Technical College graduate earns $38,701 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Midlands Technical College?

Published tuition is $5,100 in-state and $14,700 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Midlands Technical College located?

Midlands Technical College is located in West Columbia, South Carolina (ZIP 29170).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Midlands Technical College at their official website.