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Best Engineering Technology Colleges in South Carolina

18 accredited institutions in South Carolina offering engineering technology programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

18
Colleges
2,532
Graduates/yr
17
Public
Associate's
Top Degree

Ranked: Engineering Technology Programs in South Carolina

1
PublicAssociate's
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton
390
Graduates/yr
$5,816
In-State Tuition
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2
PublicAssociate's
Greenville Technical College
Greenville
378
Graduates/yr
$5,855
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicBachelor's
Clemson University
Clemson
363
Graduates/yr
38%
Acceptance
$14,038
In-State Tuition
88%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicAssociate's
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg
297
Graduates/yr
$6,048
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicAssociate's
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood
180
Graduates/yr
$5,430
In-State Tuition
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6
PublicAssociate's
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence
129
Graduates/yr
$4,704
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicAssociate's
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia
123
Graduates/yr
$5,640
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
York Technical College
Rock Hill
117
Graduates/yr
$4,776
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicAssociate's
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg
102
Graduates/yr
$5,784
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicAssociate's
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway
99
Graduates/yr
$5,208
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicMaster's
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston
96
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$8,356
In-State Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicAssociate's
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter
69
Graduates/yr
$6,354
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Trident Technical College
Charleston
48
Graduates/yr
$5,024
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicBachelor's
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg
36
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$9,528
In-State Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
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15
PublicMaster's
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia
36
Graduates/yr
61%
Acceptance
$12,288
In-State Tuition
78%
Grad Rate
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Benedict College
Columbia
33
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$15,400
Tuition
21%
Grad Rate
$18,145
Net Price <$30K
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17
PublicBachelor's
University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg
21
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$11,208
In-State Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
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18
PublicBachelor's
Francis Marion University
Florence
15
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$10,394
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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Studying Engineering Technology in South Carolina

South Carolina has 18 accredited colleges offering engineering technology programs, producing 2,532 graduates annually. Of these, 17 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for South Carolina residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.