C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
60/100 · earnings-weighted

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

2-Year Public
📍 Conway, South Carolina 29526
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: 28%
Outcomes
D
44/100
Affordability
B+
78/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
D
38/100
Prestige
F
28/100

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

7,353
Total Enrollment
28%
Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,406
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Horry-Georgetown Technical College ▼

42% 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
$302,222
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,892
1-Year Change
+0.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$35,507
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,547
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$14,250
Median debt at graduation
37.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
39%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 74th 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 Horry-Georgetown 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$66,034$74,570-8%#743 of 962#488$23,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$51,730$61,406-6%#362 of 560#242$24,875
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services—$59,774+32%#3 of 13#1—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$52,297$57,181-8%#177 of 237#145—
Data Processing$38,825$45,817-12%#17 of 21#16$12,452
Forestry$36,135$44,915-8%#3 of 5#2$12,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections$30,840$44,432-5%#278 of 426#177$12,913
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$43,389—————
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies—$42,457-16%#36 of 41#34—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$26,724$39,007-12%#745 of 947#524$11,878
Business/Commerce$36,679$37,551-25%#194 of 205#183$20,250
Design and Applied Arts$22,024$36,262-5%#58 of 90#33—
Human Services—$35,356-10%#58 of 65#43$21,750
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$25,772$31,470-8%#67 of 93#52—
Culinary Arts and Related Services$24,466$30,524-23%#91 of 96#81$16,500

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 Horry-Georgetown Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $302,222
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,892/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 29527 (5.1% cap, Conway)

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🏆 Where Horry-Georgetown Technical College Ranks

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

#6
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
of 8 schools
#19
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
of 23 schools
#28
Lineworker
of 38 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,208 $8,568

Financial Aid

89%
Receive Any Aid
54%
Receive Pell Grants
19%
Take Out Loans
$5,406
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$2,520
$30,001 - $48,000$3,657
$48,001 - $75,000$4,770
$75,001 - $110,000$7,147
$110,001+$7,415

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 301 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 231 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 126 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 76 grads/yr Lineworker 65 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 62 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 62 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 59 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 54 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 52 grads/yr Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation 50 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 48 grads/yr Education, General 46 grads/yr Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 42 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 40 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 39 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 38 grads/yr Design and Visual Communications, General 36 grads/yr Accounting 30 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 28 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Horry-Georgetown Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs
Construction managers
$107k/yr 550,300 jobs
Facilities managers
$105k/yr 151,400 jobs

Student Demographics

7,353
Total Students
64%
Women
54%
Traditional Age (18-24)
42%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Hispanic 10%
Black 19%
Asian 2%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 42%
With Family 58%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,088 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 34%
Hybrid (Some Online) 40%
Fully Online 26%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 54%
25-64 (Adult) 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Horry-Georgetown 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 Horry-Georgetown Technical College?
Tuition at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is $5,208 for in-state students and $8,568 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,406.
What is the graduation rate at Horry-Georgetown Technical College?
The graduation rate at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is 28%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Horry-Georgetown Technical College a good school?
Horry-Georgetown 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 (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): 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 Horry-Georgetown Technical College?
Horry-Georgetown Technical College has a total enrollment of 7,353 students.
Is there rental demand near Horry-Georgetown Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 42% of students at Horry-Georgetown Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,088 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Conway area.

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