Cost of GTC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $15,996 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,780 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $11,060 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,304 |
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| Average net price after aid | $10,029 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $10,112 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,275 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,313 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $10,218 |
| $110,001+ | $11,574 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with GTC's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at GTC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 14 | — | — |
Certificate programs (32)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 175 | $52,261 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 216 | $51,408 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 225 | $42,725 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 133 | $26,439 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 80 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 35 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 4 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 175 | — | $22,838 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 15 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 36 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 35 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 55 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 29 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 54 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 49 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 16 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 20 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 60 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 199 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 78 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 147 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 27 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 59 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2,094 | — | $9,500 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | 196 | — | — |
| Precision Production, Other | 13 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 18 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 159 | — | $9,500 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 50 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (30)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 289 | $79,077 | $17,875 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 138 | $73,354 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 140 | $72,465 | $19,284 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 55 | $58,413 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 103 | $56,133 | $25,916 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 59 | $50,791 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 103 | $45,204 | $13,542 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 69 | $42,080 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 28 | $40,090 | — |
| Legal Support Services | 89 | $39,755 | — |
| Data Processing | 99 | $38,746 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 701 | $34,574 | $12,144 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 91 | $29,192 | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 20 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 19 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 21 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 19 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 37 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 43 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 11 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 24 | — | — |
| Human Services | 53 | — | — |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | 31 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 49 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 43 | — | — |
Similar colleges in South Carolina
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | Conway | $787 | — | $40,257 |
| Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton | $12,368 | — | $46,048 |
| Spartanburg Community College | Spartanburg | $2,954 | — | $40,504 |
| Piedmont Technical College | Greenwood | $4,747 | — | $38,504 |
| York Technical College | Rock Hill | $4,979 | — | $42,244 |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | Florence | $6,944 | — | $34,558 |
| Central Carolina Technical College | Sumter | $1,232 | — | $37,047 |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College | Orangeburg | $6,267 | — | $40,970 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does GTC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $15,996 a year (tuition and fees: $5,780 in-state, $11,060 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,029 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,112.
How much do GTC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $43,434 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 3rd of 29 similar colleges in South Carolina.
What is GTC's graduation rate?
17% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.