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Aiken Technical College

Aiken Technical College

Graniteville, SC · Suburb · 1,925 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in Graniteville, South Carolina, Aiken Technical College is best known for its high-impact workforce development, boasting premier academic programs in nursing, welding, and advanced manufacturing. The student experience is characterized by a supportive, commuter-friendly campus culture that prioritizes flexibility, offering small class sizes and personalized instruction tailored to both traditional students and adult learners. What truly sets the institution apart is its state-of-the-art Center for Energy and Advanced Manufacturing and its powerful regional partnerships—including close ties with the Savannah River Site—which grant students direct pipelines to lucrative, high-demand careers in nuclear technology and cyber defense.


Wikipedia:Aiken Technical College (ATC) is a public community college in Graniteville, South Carolina. It is part of the South Carolina Technical College System. More than 3,400 students enroll in credit courses annually and 10,000 people enroll in non-credit courses and programs.

Location
Graniteville, SC, 29829 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
149 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$13,171
Out-of-state COA
$15,921
Avg net price
$4,807
In-state tuition
$5,174
Out-of-state tuition
$7,924
Books & supplies
$1,020/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$4,566
$30–48k
$2,659
$48–75k
$6,048
$75–110k
$9,207
$110k+
$10,230
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
26%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
38%
Transferred
16%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
45%
Median earnings (6yr)
$32,231
Median earnings (10yr)
$39,225
Median debt
$12,250
Monthly loan payment
$130
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,750$9,636
Debt (90th percentile)
$16,467
Student Body
Men 31%Women 69%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
49%
First-generation
48%
Median family income
$20,229
Independent students
50%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
64%
Race & ethnicity
White
44%
Hispanic
10%
Black
39%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
2%
Institutional
Endowment
$5M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
34%
Avg faculty salary
$6,782/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,384
Federal loan rate
13%

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