Central Carolina Technical College

www.cctech.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,475

2023 Average Net Price

$5,519

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,004

27.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

30.8%

110 Graduates

About

Central Carolina Technical College is a higher education institution located in Sumter County, SC. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Central Carolina Technical College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (134 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (86 degrees), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (33 degrees).

In 2023, 682 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Carolina Technical College. 58.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (399 degrees), 1.98 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (202 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central Carolina Technical College is $5,475, which is $−2,778 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Central Carolina Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 619 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Central Carolina Technical College is $5,475, which is $2,778 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,519.

In 2023, 91% of undergraduate students attending Central Carolina Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,475

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Central Carolina Technical College was $5,475. The cost of tuition at Central Carolina Technical College is $−2,778 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Central Carolina Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,519

2023 Value

0.0362%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Central Carolina Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,519. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Central Carolina Technical College grew by 0.0362%.

This chart compares the average net price of Central Carolina Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,843

Room and Board

$894

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central Carolina Technical College was of $6,843 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.91% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $894. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Central Carolina Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Central Carolina Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.41% with respect to 2022, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Central Carolina Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Central Carolina Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 619 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Central Carolina Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,004 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Central Carolina Technical College is 817 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,187. This means that 27.2% of students enrolled at Central Carolina Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Central Carolina Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45% Black or African American, 44.9% White, 5.26% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% Two or More Races, 1.43% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.932% Asian.

Students enrolled at Central Carolina Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (25.8%), followed by White Female (25.5%) and White Male (24.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Carolina Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,004 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Carolina Technical College is 817 and the part-time enrollment is 2,187. This means that 27.2% of students enrolled at Central Carolina Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Central Carolina Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Central Carolina Technical College was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Central Carolina Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Central Carolina Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,351 enrolled students
White
1,348 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
158 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central Carolina Technical College is 45% Black or African American, 44.9% White, 5.26% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% Two or More Races, 1.43% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.932% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 112 more women than men received degrees from Central Carolina Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central Carolina Technical College is white (399 degrees awarded). There were 1.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (202 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Central Carolina Technical College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (134 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (86 degrees) and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (33 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Central Carolina Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (94 degrees awarded), Precision Production (55 degrees), and Human Sciences (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Carolina Technical College are Social workers, all other (171,135 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (152,496 people), Other managers (127,411 people), Software developers (60,320 people), and Registered nurses (55,013 people).

The most specialized majors at Central Carolina Technical College in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (94 degrees awarded), Precision Production (55 degrees), Human Sciences (17 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (37 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (134 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Carolina Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Financial examiners

The most specialized majors at Central Carolina Technical College are Engineering Technologies (94 degrees awarded), Precision Production (55 degrees), Human Sciences (17 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (37 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (134 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Carolina Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (250,692 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (158,662 people), Individual & family services (125,073 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (94,807 people), and Computer Systems Design (85,083 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Central Carolina Technical College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
134 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
86 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
33 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Central Carolina Technical College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 134 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Central Carolina Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

285

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

397

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 285 degrees were awarded to men at Central Carolina Technical College, which is 0.718 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (397).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Central Carolina Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Central Carolina Technical College in Other Electromechanical, Instrumentation, & Maintenance Technology, which is 25.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 101 degrees were awarded to men at Central Carolina Technical College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3.06 times more than the 33 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 14% of students graduating from Central Carolina Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Central Carolina Technical College is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
399 degrees awarded
Black or African American
202 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central Carolina Technical College is white (399 degrees awarded). There were 1.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (202 degrees).

0.147% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
202 degrees awarded
White Male
197 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
145 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Carolina Technical College is white female (202 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (197 degrees).

Operations

Central Carolina Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $264k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 386k (146%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Central Carolina Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 35.5M. Central Carolina Technical College employs 73 No academic ranks. Most academics at Central Carolina Technical College are Female No academic rank (44), and Male No academic rank (29).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Carolina Technical College are: Service, with 26 employees, Management, with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees.

Endowment

$264k

2023 Endowment

0.527%

growth from 2022

Central Carolina Technical College has an endowment valued at about $264k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Central Carolina Technical College grew 0.527% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.54M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Central Carolina Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.15M - Federal
$5.97M - State
$114k - Local

As of 2023, Central Carolina Technical College received $2.15M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $5.97M from state grants and contracts, and $114k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$13M

2023 Salaries

1.88%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Central Carolina Technical College paid a median of $13M in salaries, which represents 36.7% of their overall expenditure ($35.5M) and a 1.88% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.899% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.29% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.71M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Central Carolina Technical College paid a total of $3.71M to 73 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

73 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

26 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Central Carolina Technical College was No academic rank with 73 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Carolina Technical College were Service with 26 employees, Management with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Central Carolina Technical College was Female No academic rank with 44 employees, and Male No academic rank with 29 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Central Carolina Technical College.

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