C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
66/100 · earnings-weighted

York Technical College

2-Year Public
📍 Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730
York Technical College campus, Rock Hill, SC
York Technical College campus, Rock Hill, SC. Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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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 (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 32%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
B+
79/100
Resources
C+
57/100
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

4,731
Total Enrollment
32%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,489
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near York Technical College ▼

10% 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
$291,037
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,500
1-Year Change
+0.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$37,257
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,929
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$7,000
Median debt at graduation
30.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
33.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 19% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 81st 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 York 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$68,550$79,824-1%#499 of 962#269$10,250
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians$51,920$73,523+7%#18 of 31#12—
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians—$63,387-2%#23 of 39#20—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$43,096$58,681+20%#72 of 547#23$11,500
Data Processing$25,617$56,291+9%#7 of 21#7$10,250
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$42,143$55,176+9%#14 of 41#11$7,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$47,111$54,985-16%#487 of 560#418—
Business/Commerce$33,870$49,965+0%#108 of 205#75—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$44,401$49,800+7%#152 of 426#87$5,552
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians—$45,955-21%#169 of 176#155—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$27,088$44,006+-0%#411 of 947#189$7,000
Accounting and Related Services$36,520$43,593-9%#187 of 225#129$10,625
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services—$34,787-7%#41 of 57#27—
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$27,011$33,517-2%#60 of 93#39$6,750
Legal Support Services$27,997—————

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 York Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $291,037
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,500/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 29730 (4.0% cap, Rock Hill)

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🏆 Where York Technical College Ranks

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

#14
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
of 23 schools
#20
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
of 21 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,776 $9,720

Financial Aid

97%
Receive Any Aid
44%
Receive Pell Grants
1%
Take Out Loans
$6,489
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,954
$30,001 - $48,000$4,336
$48,001 - $75,000$6,003
$75,001 - $110,000$8,462
$110,001+$10,784

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 469 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 78 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 70 grads/yr Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 70 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 66 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 42 grads/yr Accounting 38 grads/yr Lineworker 36 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 32 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 30 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 30 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 28 grads/yr Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 26 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 24 grads/yr Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 22 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 21 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 19 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 18 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 17 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 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
Computer occupations, all other
$109k/yr 472,000 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Student Demographics

4,731
Total Students
61%
Women
56%
Traditional Age (18-24)
10%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Hispanic 11%
Black 24%
Asian 2%
Two or More 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 10%
With Family 90%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~492 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 30%
Hybrid (Some Online) 39%
Fully Online 31%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 56%
25-64 (Adult) 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at York 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 York Technical College?
Tuition at York Technical College is $4,776 for in-state students and $9,720 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,489.
What is the graduation rate at York Technical College?
The graduation rate at York Technical College is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is York Technical College a good school?
York Technical College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): 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 York Technical College?
York Technical College has a total enrollment of 4,731 students.
Is there rental demand near York Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 10% of students at York Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 492 students who need rental housing near campus.

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