Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$4,159Average net price / year
38%Graduation rate
$35,507Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$14,250Median debt at graduation
6,274Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $4,468
- Out-of-state tuition
- $8,836
- Total cost of attendance
- $11,909
- Books & supplies
- $1,000
- Average net price
- $4,159
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $3,673
- $30–48k
- $4,165
- $48–75k
- $4,457
- $75–110k
- $5,443
- $110k+
- $7,666
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- First-year retention
- 64%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $31,547
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $35,507
- Median debt (graduates)
- $14,250
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 39%
- Students with federal loans
- 24%
Programs: what graduates earn
26 of 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 81 | $42,533 | $9,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 41 | $40,724 | $17,390 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 47 | $40,480 | $8,875 |
| Precision Metal Working | 61 | $33,002 | $5,500 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 72 | $32,356 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 54 | $28,964 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 77 | $26,203 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 26 | $27,308 | $17,262 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 10 | $32,732 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 112 | $66,034 | $23,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 19 | $52,297 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 44 | $51,730 | $24,875 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 25 | $43,389 | — |
| Data Processing | 19 | $38,825 | $12,452 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 67 | $36,679 | $20,250 |
| Forestry | 22 | $36,135 | $12,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 20 | $30,840 | $12,913 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 283 | $26,724 | $11,878 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 15 | $25,772 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 36 | $24,466 | $16,500 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 25 | $22,024 | — |
| Human Services, General | 13 | $19,516 | $21,750 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30 | $32,385 | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 11 | $48,888 | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 17 | $59,774 | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 0 | $23,935 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,274
- Part-time
- 50%
- Women / men
- 66% / 34%
- White
- 60%
- Hispanic
- 11%
- Black
- 21%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 21:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $63,000 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 48%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- www.hgtc.edu
- Also known as
- HGTC
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 7% of degrees
- Personal & Culinary Services – 7% of degrees
- Education – 2% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 3% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 22% of degrees
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting – 3% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Horry-Georgetown Technical College cost?
The average net price after grants is $4,159 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $4,468 and the full cost of attendance is $11,909.
How much do Horry-Georgetown Technical College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $35,507 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
38% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Conway
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC · Public · 10,377 students |
$13,966 | 75% | 48% | $47,258 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.