Midlands Technical College
Midlands Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in West Columbia, SC. Midlands Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Midlands Technical College is $5,916 for South Carolina residents and $13,812 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at MTC.
- Total 9,091 students have enrolled in MTC and, of that, 3,125 students enrolled online exclusively.
- MTC offers 80 programs and 5 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of MTC is 15% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Midlands Technical College is $5,916 for South Carolina residents and $13,812 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | South Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5,916 | $13,812 |
| 2021 | $5,916 | $13,812 |
| 2022 | $5,916 | $13,812 |
| 2023 | $5,916 | $13,812 |
| 2024 | $5,916 | $13,812 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Midlands Technical College offers 80 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 6 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Midlands Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 33 | 2 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 80 | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 18 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 12 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 9 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | 9 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 8 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 291 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 108 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 49 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 41 |
| Human Services | 40 |
Student Population
Total 9,091 students have enrolled to Midlands Technical College. By gender, there are 3,392 male and 5,699 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.60 to 1.
Midlands Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 3,125 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 33 | 20 | 13 |
| Asian | 165 | 69 | 96 |
| Black or African American | 3,176 | 934 | 2,242 |
| Hispanic | 700 | 281 | 419 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 18 | 6 | 12 |
| White | 3,876 | 1,615 | 2,261 |
| Two or More Races | 536 | 195 | 341 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 587 | 272 | 315 |
| Total | 9,091 | 3,392 | 5,699 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Midlands Technical College is 15% and the transfer-out rate is 30%. The average financial aid amount is $4,236 and 94% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 15% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| Retention Rate | 47% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,236 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 217 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 574 |