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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in South Carolina

14 Schools Ranked
$5,525 Avg Tuition & Fees*

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in South Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 14 schools in South Carolina to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Trident Technical College

Charleston, South Carolina
110 Total Awards
$5,143 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Trident Technical College the most popular school in South Carolina for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Trident Technical College is a fairly large public school situated in Charleston, South Carolina. It awarded 110 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,143 in tuition and fees if they attend Trident Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,690. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Trident Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Trident Technical College Report

#2

Piedmont Technical College

Greenwood, South Carolina
103 Total Awards
$5,315 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Piedmont Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in South Carolina list. Located in Greenwood, South Carolina, the small public school awarded 103 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,315 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Piedmont Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,593. Around 34% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Piedmont Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Conway, South Carolina
29 Total Awards
$5,356 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 14 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Horry-Georgetown Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Horry-Georgetown Technical College is located in Conway, South Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 29 basic certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,356 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,593. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Horry-Georgetown Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College

Orangeburg, South Carolina
27 Total Awards
$5,714 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in South Carolina list. This small public school is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and it awarded 27 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,714 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OCtech. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,490. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.

One thing to take note of is that OCtech does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

York Technical College

Rock Hill, South Carolina
21 Total Awards
$5,410 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at York Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in South Carolina. This small public school is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and it awarded 21 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at York Technical College is $5,410. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,354. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at York Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Florence-Darlington Technical College

Florence, South Carolina
19 Total Awards
$4,870 Average Tuition & Fees

Florence-Darlington Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Florence-Darlington Technical College is located in Florence, South Carolina and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 19 basic certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $4,870 in tuition and fees if they attend Florence-Darlington Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,742. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Florence-Darlington Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Aiken Technical College

Graniteville, South Carolina
16 Total Awards
$5,306 Average Tuition & Fees

Aiken Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in South Carolina ranking. Aiken Technical College is a small public school situated in Graniteville, South Carolina. It awarded 16 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from South Carolina who attend Aiken Technical College full time pay an average of $5,306 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,880. Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Aiken Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Aiken Technical College Report

#8

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, South Carolina
13 Total Awards
$5,186 Average Tuition & Fees

Greenville Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in South Carolina ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Greenville, South Carolina, and it awarded 13 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,186 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GTC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,410. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.

GTC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Greenville Technical College Report

#9

Central Carolina Technical College

Sumter, South Carolina
11 Total Awards
$6,594 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Carolina Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Central Carolina Technical College is a small public school located in Sumter, South Carolina that handed out 11 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Central Carolina is $6,594. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,016.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Central Carolina. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg, South Carolina
9 Total Awards
$6,030 Average Tuition & Fees

Spartanburg Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the medium-sized public school handed out 9 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,030 in tuition and fees if they attend Spartanburg Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,822. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Spartanburg Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia, South Carolina
7 Total Awards
$5,916 Average Tuition & Fees

Midlands Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in South Carolina list. Midlands Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in West Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 7 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MTC is $5,916. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,812. Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.

MTC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Technical College of the Lowcountry

Beaufort, South Carolina
1 Total Awards
$5,740 Average Tuition & Fees

Technical College of the Lowcountry did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Beaufort, South Carolina, the small public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,740 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend TCL. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,020. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at TCL. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#12

Williamsburg Technical College

Kingstree, South Carolina
1 Total Awards
$4,800 Average Tuition & Fees

Williamsburg Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Located in Kingstree, South Carolina, the very small public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees if they attend Williamsburg Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,592.

One thing to take note of is that Williamsburg Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Denmark Technical College

Denmark, South Carolina
1 Total Awards
$5,966 Average Tuition & Fees

Denmark Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. DTC is a public institution located in Denmark, South Carolina. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 1 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from South Carolina who attend DTC full time pay an average of $5,966 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,592. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at DTC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Denmark Technical College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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