Technical College of the Lowcountry Tuition & Outcomes
Technical College of the Lowcountry is a public certificate and vocational school in Beaufort, South Carolina, enrolling about 1,679 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $14,724 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,156. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $35,090 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,156
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,724 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,679 29.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 17.65%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 44.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 18.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 38.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,431
- Room & Board: $23,382 annual estimate
Technical College of the Lowcountry: what the data shows
Common questions about Technical College of the Lowcountry, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Technical College of the Lowcountry?
Technical College of the Lowcountry is located in Beaufort, SC (ZIP 29901-1288).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Technical College of the Lowcountry public or private?
Technical College of the Lowcountry is a Public institution.
How much does Technical College of the Lowcountry cost?
Published tuition: $6,156 in-state, $11,916 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $14,724.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,531 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,726 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,323 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,624.
How big is Technical College of the Lowcountry?
Total enrollment: 1,679 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,431 students.
About 30% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Technical College of the Lowcountry?
150%-time completion rate: 17.65%.
First-year retention: 58.2%.
What do graduates of Technical College of the Lowcountry earn?
Median earnings: $34,001 six years after entry; $35,090 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,000.
32.99% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Technical College of the Lowcountry known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (81 completions)
- General Studies (44 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (43 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (25 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (23 completions)
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician (21 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (17 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (14 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (11 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Technical College of the Lowcountry a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 17.65%; median earnings $35,090 at 10 years; net price $14,724. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,156
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Technical College of the Lowcountry was $6,156.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,724
2024 Value
In 2024 Technical College of the Lowcountry had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,724.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$58,896 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,724 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$24,624 4-Year In-State Tuition
$47,664 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$23,382 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,300 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$30,838 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$123,352 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Technical College of the Lowcountry.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.99% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Technical College of the Lowcountry was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Technical College of the Lowcountry in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,940 | $8,548 | $3,804 |
| 2014 | $4,060 | $8,812 | $3,906 |
| 2015 | $4,180 | $9,076 | $3,582 |
| 2016 | $4,276 | $9,268 | $5,005 |
| 2017 | $4,420 | $9,580 | $6,951 |
| 2018 | $4,684 | $10,036 | $7,054 |
| 2019 | $4,852 | $10,396 | $6,991 |
| 2020 | $5,140 | $11,020 | $6,779 |
| 2021 | $5,140 | $11,020 | $6,715 |
| 2022 | $5,476 | $11,020 | $4,985 |
| 2023 | $5,500 | $11,044 | $5,903 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Technical College of the Lowcountry reported total enrollment of about 1,679 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 33% male and 67% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (39.0%), Black or African American (31.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (22.6%). About 32.99% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
29.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Technical College of the Lowcountry in 2024 is 1,679 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,431 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.2%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 39.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
9.80% 100% Completion Time
17.65% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 9.80% of students graduating from Technical College of the Lowcountry completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 30% male / 70% female
- General Studies: 30% male / 70% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 5% male / 95% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Technical College of the Lowcountry.
Return on Investment
$10,000 Median Student Debt
$35,090 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
28.50% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
495.80% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Technical College of the Lowcountry.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 32 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 81 completions
2. General Studies: 44 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 43 completions
4. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 25 completions
5. Business/Commerce, General: 23 completions
6. Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician: 21 completions
7. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 17 completions
8. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 14 completions
9. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 11 completions
Most popular programs at Technical College of the Lowcountry.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Technical College of the Lowcountry graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Technical College of the Lowcountry from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 38.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,701
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,286
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Technical College of the Lowcountry is a public institution located in Beaufort, SC, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 1,679 students. Student body composition includes White (39.0%), Black or African American (31.1%), Hispanic or Latino (22.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 17.65%. Approximately 32.99% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Beaufort, SC 29901-1288
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 17.65% graduation rate at Technical College of the Lowcountry falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Technical College of the Lowcountry located?
Technical College of the Lowcountry is located in Beaufort, SC.
How much does Technical College of the Lowcountry cost?
Reported tuition is $6,156 and average net price is $14,724 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $23,382 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Technical College of the Lowcountry?
Technical College of the Lowcountry reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,431 students, White (39.0%), Black or African American (31.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Technical College of the Lowcountry?
About 44.7% of students at Technical College of the Lowcountry are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Technical College of the Lowcountry earn?
Median earnings are $34,001 six years after entry and $35,090 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Technical College of the Lowcountry?
The 150%-time completion rate is 17.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Technical College of the Lowcountry students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,000.
Is Technical College of the Lowcountry public or private?
Technical College of the Lowcountry is a public institution located in Beaufort, SC.
Is Technical College of the Lowcountry an HBCU?
No. Technical College of the Lowcountry is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Technical College of the Lowcountry a tribal college?
No. Technical College of the Lowcountry is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Technical College of the Lowcountry a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Technical College of the Lowcountry does not meet that proxy (reported share 22.6%).
Is Technical College of the Lowcountry religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Technical College of the Lowcountry in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- South Carolina college costs
- South Carolina colleges by ROI
- South Carolina trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in South Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.