Florence-Darlington Technical College

https://www.fdtc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,440

3.6% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$1,491

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.62%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

5,722

35.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

16.2%

184 Graduates

About

Florence-Darlington Technical College is a higher education institution located in Florence County, SC. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Florence-Darlington Technical College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (67 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (54 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees).

In 2021, 615 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florence-Darlington Technical College. 52.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (307 degrees), 1.66 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (185 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Florence-Darlington Technical College is $4,440, which is $−3,528 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Florence-Darlington Technical College is $4,440, which is $−3,528 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $1,491.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending Florence-Darlington Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,440

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Florence-Darlington Technical College was $4,440. The cost of tuition at Florence-Darlington Technical College is $−3,528 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Florence-Darlington Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$1,491

2021 Value

53.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Florence-Darlington Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,491. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Florence-Darlington Technical College grew by 53.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Florence-Darlington 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

$6,138

Room and Board

$1,248

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Florence-Darlington Technical College was of $6,138 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,248. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Florence-Darlington Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.57% with respect to 2020, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Florence-Darlington 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.

4.62%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Florence-Darlington Technical College was 4.62%, which represents 41 out of the 887 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

Florence-Darlington Technical College had a total enrollment of 5,722 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Florence-Darlington Technical College is 2,048 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,674. This means that 35.8% of students enrolled at Florence-Darlington Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Florence-Darlington Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.5% White, 35.5% Black or African American, 1.89% Hispanic or Latino, 1.85% Two or More Races, 1.01% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.979% Asian.

Students enrolled at Florence-Darlington Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.5%), followed by White Female (23.1%) and Black or African American Female (17.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Florence-Darlington Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,722 students. The full-time enrollment at Florence-Darlington Technical College is 2,048 and the part-time enrollment is 3,674. This means that 35.8% of students enrolled at Florence-Darlington Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

47%

2021 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 Florence-Darlington Technical College was 47%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Florence-Darlington Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,488 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,032 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
108 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Florence-Darlington Technical College is 43.5% White, 35.5% Black or African American, 1.89% Hispanic or Latino, 1.85% Two or More Races, 1.01% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.979% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 868 students (15.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 27 more women than men received degrees from Florence-Darlington Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Florence-Darlington Technical College is white (307 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (185 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Florence-Darlington Technical College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (67 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (54 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Florence-Darlington Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (73 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (100 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (36 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florence-Darlington Technical College are Registered nurses (1,349,510 people), Social workers, all other (177,264 people), Medical & health services managers (163,383 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (133,487 people), and Pharmacists (132,662 people).

The most specialized majors at Florence-Darlington Technical College in 2021 are Precision Production (73 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (100 degrees), Engineering Technologies (36 degrees), Human Sciences (20 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (23 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Florence-Darlington Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Florence-Darlington Technical College are Precision Production (73 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (100 degrees), Engineering Technologies (36 degrees), Human Sciences (20 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (23 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florence-Darlington Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,516,690 people), Elementary & secondary schools (359,972 people), Outpatient care centers (271,806 people), Offices of physicians (203,057 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (175,963 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
67 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
54 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
29 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Florence-Darlington Technical College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 67 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

294

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

321

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 294 degrees were awarded to men at Florence-Darlington Technical College, which is 0.916 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (321).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Florence-Darlington Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Florence-Darlington Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 9.75 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Florence-Darlington Technical College in Registered Nursing, which is 8 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

17%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 9% of students graduating from Florence-Darlington Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 20% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (37.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Florence-Darlington Technical College is Male and White (37.8% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
307 degrees awarded
Black or African American
185 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Florence-Darlington Technical College is white (307 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (185 degrees).

12.7% of degree recipients (78 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
167 degrees awarded
White Female
140 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
127 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Florence-Darlington Technical College is white male (167 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (140 degrees).

Operations

Florence-Darlington Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.93M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 180k (9.33%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Florence-Darlington Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 44M. Florence-Darlington Technical College employs 150 No academic ranks. Most academics at Florence-Darlington Technical College are Female No academic rank (84), and Male No academic rank (66).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florence-Darlington Technical College are: Management, with 64 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 56 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 34 employees.

Endowment

$1.93M

2021 Endowment

15.7%

growth from 2020

Florence-Darlington Technical College has an endowment valued at about $1.93M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Florence-Darlington Technical College grew 15.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.37M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Florence-Darlington 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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.7M

2021 Salaries

12.4%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Florence-Darlington Technical College paid a median of $15.7M in salaries, which represents 35.7% of their overall expenditure ($44M) and a 12.4% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.9M

Instructional Salaries

150

Number of Employees

In 2021, Florence-Darlington Technical College paid a total of $7.9M to 150 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.2M (62.3%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

150 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

64 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Florence-Darlington Technical College was No academic rank with 150 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florence-Darlington Technical College were Management with 64 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 56 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Florence-Darlington Technical College was Female No academic rank with 84 employees, and Male No academic rank with 66 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Florence-Darlington Technical College.