Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$2,004Average net price / year
34%Graduation rate
$32,748Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$12,250Median debt at graduation
3,055Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $4,636
- Out-of-state tuition
- $6,772
- Total cost of attendance
- $10,731
- Books & supplies
- $1,488
- Average net price
- $2,004
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $1,589
- $30–48k
- $1,913
- $48–75k
- $2,414
- $75–110k
- $3,783
- $110k+
- $6,708
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- First-year retention
- 58%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $27,042
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $32,748
- Median debt (graduates)
- $12,250
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 47%
- Students with federal loans
- 11%
Programs: what graduates earn
13 of 57 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | 97 | $34,948 | $6,000 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | $42,062 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 19 | $25,274 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $28,894 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 4 | $39,609 | — |
| Human Services, General | — | $22,457 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 22 | $45,001 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 8 | $32,841 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 0 | $39,143 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $50,873 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 24 | $49,393 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 8 | $33,284 | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 0 | $29,949 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,055
- Part-time
- 61%
- Women / men
- 67% / 33%
- White
- 39%
- Hispanic
- 1%
- Black
- 49%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $58,122 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 44%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- www.fdtc.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 6% of degrees
- Personal & Culinary Services – 2% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 4% of degrees
- Family & Consumer Sciences – 8% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 10% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies – 1% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Florence-Darlington Technical College cost?
The average net price after grants is $2,004 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $4,636 and the full cost of attendance is $10,731.
How much do Florence-Darlington Technical College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $32,748 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
34% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Florence
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Marion University Florence, SC · Public · 2,628 students |
$11,386 | 86% | 43% | $43,888 |
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence Florence, SC · Private for-profit · 172 students |
$21,962 | — | 80% | $25,542 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.