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Public 2 Year

Trident Technical College

Charleston, South Carolina

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Overview

Enrollment

11,789
Trident Technical College overview
Location Charleston, South Carolina
Online tridenttech.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Small City
Trident Technical College overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad
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Trident Technical College serves the greater Charleston metropolitan area from its main campus in North Charleston, South Carolina, with additional locations in Berkeley, Mount Pleasant, and downtown Charleston. The public two-year institution, established in 1964 as Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Technical Education Center, operates across multiple modern buildings designed for technical and career education. The college offers over 150 academic programs focused on workforce development, including strong programs in nursing, aircraft maintenance, culinary arts, and information technology. Trident Tech maintains partnerships with local industries and provides both traditional classroom instruction and hands-on training facilities, including specialized labs and workshops. The college operates as a commuter campus without residential facilities, serving both traditional students and working professionals through flexible scheduling options including day, evening, and online classes.

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Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

In District Resident Tuition

$4,529
In District Costs for Trident Technical College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,460
Other Fees$35
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $7,864
Other Expenses Budget$2,632
Total One Year Cost$16,520

South Carolina Resident Tuition

$5,024
In State Costs for Trident Technical College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,460
Other Fees$35
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $7,864
Budget for Other Expenses$2,632
Total One Year Cost$17,015

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$33,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Trident Technical College students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 25%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 16%
Business 13%
Personal and Culinary Services 7%
Human Services 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218894 IPEDS survey data for Trident Technical College.

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Last updated February 24, 2024