Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,383
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Highest degree awarded:
Associate
Predominantly black institution
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Small (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population less than 100,000)
Two-year, small
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higher-part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 37% / 63% (2017)
First generation college students: 48.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 10.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.4% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 43.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 20.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 12.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 7.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 39.6%
Black: 37.4%
Hispanic: 1.9%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.6%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 17.1%
Black: 37.4%
Hispanic: 1.9%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.6%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 17.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $10,174
In-State tuition: $4,606Out-of-State tuition: $6,742
Estimated books and supplies: $1,248 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,138 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $29,851 (2017)
Median Family Income: $17,043 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 45.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 17.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $12,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $130 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $1,943 |
| $30k-48k | $2,820 |
| $48k-75k | $4,622 |
| $75k-110k | $5,351 |
| $110k+ | $5,211 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 0%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $12,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,334 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $6,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $7,703 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 37.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 42.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 53.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 13.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 14.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $33,420 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $37,252 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Data Processing. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | 19 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | 11 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | 13 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 7 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 1 | $56,500 ($4,708) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 16 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 13 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 18 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 13 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | $33,456 ($2,788) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 67 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 11 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Human Services, General. | 46 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | 14 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | 12 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies. | 9 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 35 | $30,387 ($2,532) | $47,539 ($3,962) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 39 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Precision Metal Working. | 115 | $7,230 | $64 | $28,342 ($2,362) | $36,439 ($3,037) |
| Associate's Degree | Precision Metal Working. | 10 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 14 | $32,568 ($2,714) | $35,482 ($2,957) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 12 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 7 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 10 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 15 | $36,996 ($3,083) | $44,528 ($3,711) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 33 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 16 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 52 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 9 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 19 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 25 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 | $27,308 ($2,276) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | 13 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Human Resources Management and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 13 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $52,659Full time faculty: 50%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $1,665,468 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $1,926,413 (2022)