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Midlands Technical College

West Columbia, SC·Public·7,731 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state South Carolina residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 7,731 students.

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7,731
Students
$5,462
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$32,600
Earnings
10 yr
$6,750
Debt

About This School

Midlands Technical College is a public institution located in West Columbia, South Carolina with approximately 7,731 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,462 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Midlands Technical College is a public technical college with locations in the Richland, Lexington, and Fairfield counties of South Carolina. Midlands Technical College is the second largest technical college in the state with approximately 22,500 students.

This is a strong option for cost-conscious students in the Columbia area, with an average net price of just $5,462 per year and a manageable median debt of $6,750 at graduation. Worth considering if you're pursuing a technical career or planning to transfer to a four-year school, since the community college model keeps costs low and risk minimal. That said, median earnings of $32,600 ten years out suggest this path leads to stable but modest income, so students should be intentional about which program they choose and where they want to go next.

Founded
1947
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions29%
Business & Marketing7%
Computer Science3%
Engineering1%
Visual & Performing Arts1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,788
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,812
Avg Net Price
$5,462
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants39%
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)
$32,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,750
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,750
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.8x

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

White41%
Black37%
Hispanic/Latino9%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,731 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Midlands Technical College

1260 Lexington Drive

West Columbia, SC 29170-2176

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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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