Vocational Programs at Technical College of the Lowcountry
Technical College of the Lowcountry (referred to as TCL) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Beaufort, SC. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Technical College of the Lowcountry is $6,100 for South Carolina residents and $11,044 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,196 and the students to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1). Technical College of the Lowcountry supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.
Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $11,044 |
|---|---|
| Number of Programs | 21 Programs |
| Enrollment | 2,196 Students |
| Online Students | 883 Students |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2021-2022, the tuition & fees of TCL are $6,100 for South Carolina residents and $11,044 for other students. The tuition per credit hour of TCL is $225 for South Carolina residents and $445 for other students.
| South Carolina Residents | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $6,100 | $11,044 |
| Cost Per Credit | $225 | $445 |
Career Programs, Number of Completers
Technical College of the Lowcountry offers 21 career programs and 4 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 231 students have earned their degrees/certificate at TCL. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at TCL with number of completers.
Associate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 program | 10 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 1 program | 10 |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | 2 programs | 2 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 1 program | 0 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 1 program | 2 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 1 program | 0 |
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 program | 0 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 1 program | 4 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 1 program | 4 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 1 program | 4 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 1 program | 4 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | 1 program | 62 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 program | 62 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 1 program | 2 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 1 program | 2 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 1 program (1 online) | 11 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 program (1 online) | 11 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 1 program | 1 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 1 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 3 programs | 76 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 1 program | 22 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 1 program | 12 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 1 program | 42 |
| Business [+] | 3 programs (2 online) | 29 |
| Business/Commerce | 1 program (1 online) | 15 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 program (1 online) | 13 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 1 program | 1 |
| Total | 16 programs (3 online) | 201 |
1-2 Years Certificate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | 1 program | 11 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 1 program | 11 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 1 program | 0 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 1 program | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 2 programs | 8 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 1 program | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 1 program | 8 |
| Business [+] | 1 program (1 online) | 11 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 1 program (1 online) | 11 |
| Total | 5 programs (1 online) | 30 |
Technical College of the Lowcountry is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1978 - Current).
Student Population
At Technical College of the Lowcountry, there are total 2,196 students. By gender, there are 646 men and 1,550 women students at TCL. The next table summarizes the student population at TCL.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,196 | 646 | 1,550 |
| American Indian/Native American | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Asian | 28 | 9 | 19 |
| Black/African American | 602 | 117 | 485 |
| Hispanic | 386 | 144 | 242 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White | 1,026 | 321 | 705 |
| Two More | 116 | 38 | 78 |
| Un-Known | 26 | 12 | 14 |