C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
55/100 · earnings-weighted

Aiken Technical College

2-Year Public
📍 Graniteville, South Carolina 29829
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 19%
Outcomes
D
39/100
Affordability
B+
81/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
F
32/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,218
Total Enrollment
19%
Graduation Rate
57%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,848
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Aiken Technical College ▼

26% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$282,161
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,986
1-Year Change
+3.5%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Aiken Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$39,225
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,231
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,250
Median debt at graduation
33.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
49.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 70th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (SC wage index 0.81). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Aiken Technical College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$72,146$75,242-7%#705 of 962#456$16,870
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$62,216$72,532+11%#142 of 560#54$14,788
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians—$70,528+2%#19 of 31#15—
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$45,236$60,430+20%#9 of 41#5—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$38,255-13%#773 of 947#585$13,766

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Aiken Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $282,161
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,986/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 30901 (13.7% cap, Augusta)

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🏆 Where Aiken Technical College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
of 1 schools
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Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
of 2 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,896 $6,408

Financial Aid

93%
Receive Any Aid
54%
Receive Pell Grants
7%
Take Out Loans
$5,848
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,653
$30,001 - $48,000$6,044
$48,001 - $75,000$6,104
$75,001 - $110,000$9,906

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 86 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 57 grads/yr Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician 52 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 35 grads/yr Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician 31 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 29 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 24 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 23 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 18 grads/yr Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 18 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 17 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 15 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 9 grads/yr Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 8 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 7 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 7 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 7 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 6 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 6 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Aiken Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Nuclear power reactor operators
$123k/yr 5,700 jobs
Nuclear technicians
$104k/yr 6,000 jobs
Elevator and escalator installers and repairers
$107k/yr 24,200 jobs
Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door
$75k/yr 47,700 jobs
Millwrights
$65k/yr 41,300 jobs

Student Demographics

2,218
Total Students
64%
Women
50%
Traditional Age (18-24)
26%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Hispanic 11%
Black 35%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 26%
With Family 74%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~568 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 28%
Hybrid (Some Online) 35%
Fully Online 38%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 50%
25-64 (Adult) 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Aiken Technical College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Aiken Technical College?
Tuition at Aiken Technical College is $4,896 for in-state students and $6,408 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,848.
What is the graduation rate at Aiken Technical College?
The graduation rate at Aiken Technical College is 19%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Aiken Technical College a good school?
Aiken Technical College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Aiken Technical College?
Aiken Technical College has a total enrollment of 2,218 students.
Is there rental demand near Aiken Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 26% of students at Aiken Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 568 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Graniteville area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology