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Florence-Darlington Technical College

Florence, SC·Public·2,890 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.

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Accept
2,890
Students
$598
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$30,300
Earnings
10 yr
$6,750
Debt

About This School

Florence-Darlington Technical College is a public institution located in Florence, South Carolina with approximately 2,890 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $598 per year. Typical graduates earn $30,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Florence–Darlington Technical College is a public community college in Florence, South Carolina. It is a part of the South Carolina Technical College System.

This is a strong option for students who need an affordable path into the workforce — at just $598 per year in net cost and a median graduation debt of only $6,750, the financial risk is genuinely low. That said, the median earnings of $30,300 a decade after enrollment suggest most graduates land in modest-paying jobs, so it's best suited for students pursuing specific technical credentials with clear local demand rather than those expecting a major income boost.

Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions23%
Business & Marketing10%
Computer Science5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,636
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,772
Avg Net Price
$598
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants45%
Median debt at graduation$6,750

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,750
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,750
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$24,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.5x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White38%
Black46%
Hispanic/Latino1%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,890 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Florence-Darlington Technical College

2715 W. Lucas Street

Florence, SC 29501-0548

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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