C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
53/100 · earnings-weighted

Central Carolina Technical College

2-Year Public
📍 Sumter, South Carolina 29150
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: 31%
Outcomes
D
44/100
Affordability
A
84/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
F
33/100
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

3,004
Total Enrollment
31%
Graduation Rate
54%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,519
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Central Carolina Technical College ▼

36% 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
$182,327
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,378
1-Year Change
+0.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$32,603
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$28,887
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,977
Median debt at graduation
34.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
44.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

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

Earnings rank: 62nd percentile among certificate-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 Central Carolina 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$68,914$73,383-9%#790 of 962#558$10,660
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$59,456$65,183+29%#3 of 41#3—
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$40,435-17%#437 of 547#379—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$26,254$35,009-21%#875 of 947#776$7,926

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 Central Carolina Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $182,327
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,378/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 29153 (7.7% cap, Sumter)

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🏆 Where Central Carolina Technical College Ranks

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

#10
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
of 13 schools
#12
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other
of 22 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,354 $8,776

Financial Aid

95%
Receive Any Aid
61%
Receive Pell Grants
4%
Take Out Loans
$5,519
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,394
$30,001 - $48,000$4,789
$48,001 - $75,000$3,922
$75,001 - $110,000$5,300

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 106 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 98 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 62 grads/yr Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other 60 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 36 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 36 grads/yr Accounting 34 grads/yr Human Services, General 33 grads/yr Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician 26 grads/yr Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 23 grads/yr Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other 22 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 20 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 17 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 17 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 16 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 15 grads/yr Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 14 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 14 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 13 grads/yr Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 10 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Central Carolina 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
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians
$71k/yr 15,000 jobs

Student Demographics

3,004
Total Students
68%
Women
44%
Traditional Age (18-24)
36%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 45%
Hispanic 5%
Black 45%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 36%
With Family 64%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,084 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 31%
Hybrid (Some Online) 29%
Fully Online 40%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 44%
25-64 (Adult) 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Central Carolina 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 Central Carolina Technical College?
Tuition at Central Carolina Technical College is $6,354 for in-state students and $8,776 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,519.
What is the graduation rate at Central Carolina Technical College?
The graduation rate at Central Carolina Technical College is 31%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Central Carolina Technical College a good school?
Central Carolina Technical College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): 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 Central Carolina Technical College?
Central Carolina Technical College has a total enrollment of 3,004 students.
Is there rental demand near Central Carolina Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 36% of students at Central Carolina Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,084 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Sumter area.

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