Horry-Georgetown Technical College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,104

2021 Average Net Price

$5,407

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

6.84%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

6,416

45.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

27.7%

280 Graduates

About

Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a higher education institution located in Horry County, SC. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Horry-Georgetown Technical College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (453 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (116 degrees), and General Business (50 degrees).

In 2021, 1,583 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Horry-Georgetown Technical College. 61.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,157 degrees), 4.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (236 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is $4,104, which is $−3,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is $4,104, which is $−3,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,407.

In 2021, 77% of undergraduate students attending Horry-Georgetown Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,104

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Horry-Georgetown Technical College was $4,104. The cost of tuition at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is $−3,864 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Horry-Georgetown Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,407

2021 Value

13.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Horry-Georgetown Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,407. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Horry-Georgetown Technical College grew by 13.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Horry-Georgetown Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,240

Room and Board

$1,560

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Horry-Georgetown Technical College was of $9,240 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,560. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Horry-Georgetown Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Horry-Georgetown Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Horry-Georgetown Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

6.84%

2019 Default Rate

130

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Horry-Georgetown Technical College was 6.84%, which represents 130 out of the 1900 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Horry-Georgetown Technical College had a total enrollment of 6,416 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is 2,907 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,509. This means that 45.3% of students enrolled at Horry-Georgetown Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Horry-Georgetown Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.6% White, 19.4% Black or African American, 7.95% Hispanic or Latino, 3.97% Two or More Races, 1.47% Asian, 0.421% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.156% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Horry-Georgetown Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.7%), followed by White Male (29%) and Black or African American Female (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Horry-Georgetown Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,416 students. The full-time enrollment at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is 2,907 and the part-time enrollment is 3,509. This means that 45.3% of students enrolled at Horry-Georgetown Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Horry-Georgetown Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

43%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Horry-Georgetown Technical College was 43%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Horry-Georgetown Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Horry-Georgetown Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
4,206 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,243 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
510 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is 65.6% White, 19.4% Black or African American, 7.95% Hispanic or Latino, 3.97% Two or More Races, 1.47% Asian, 0.421% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.156% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 59 students (0.92%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 377 more women than men received degrees from Horry-Georgetown Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is white (1,157 degrees awarded). There were 4.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (236 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (453 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (116 degrees) and General Business (50 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Horry-Georgetown Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (71 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (453 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (24 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Horry-Georgetown Technical College are Elementary & middle school teachers (66,136 people), Other managers (57,292 people), Construction managers (38,820 people), Chief executives & legislators (18,739 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (17,692 people).

The most specialized majors at Horry-Georgetown Technical College in 2021 are Construction (71 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (453 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (24 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (98 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (71 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Horry-Georgetown Technical College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Horry-Georgetown Technical College are Construction (71 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (453 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (24 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (98 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (71 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Horry-Georgetown Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (122,744 people), Construction (97,232 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (48,604 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (33,011 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (30,106 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Horry-Georgetown Technical College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
453 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
116 degree-majors awarded
General Business
50 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Horry-Georgetown Technical College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 453 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Horry-Georgetown Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

603

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

980

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 603 degrees were awarded to men at Horry-Georgetown Technical College, which is 0.615 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (980).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Horry-Georgetown Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 116 degrees were awarded to men at Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.344 times less than the 337 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 337 degrees were awarded to men at Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.91 times more than the 116 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 16% of students graduating from Horry-Georgetown Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (40%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (40% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,157 degrees awarded
Black or African American
236 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is white (1,157 degrees awarded). There were 4.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (236 degrees).

0.884% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
697 degrees awarded
White Male
460 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
166 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is white female (697 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (460 degrees).

Operations

Horry-Georgetown Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.96M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 836k (12%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Horry-Georgetown Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 73.5M. Horry-Georgetown Technical College employs 164 No academic ranks. Most academics at Horry-Georgetown Technical College are Female No academic rank (87), and Male No academic rank (77).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Horry-Georgetown Technical College are: Management, with 35 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 28 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 22 employees.

Endowment

$6.96M

2021 Endowment

90%

growth from 2020

Horry-Georgetown Technical College has an endowment valued at about $6.96M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Horry-Georgetown Technical College grew 90% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.67M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Horry-Georgetown Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$23.4M

2021 Salaries

0.0252%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Horry-Georgetown Technical College paid a median of $23.4M in salaries, which represents 31.9% of their overall expenditure ($73.5M) and a 0.0252% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.04M

Instructional Salaries

164

Number of Employees

In 2021, Horry-Georgetown Technical College paid a total of $9.04M to 164 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

164 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

35 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Horry-Georgetown Technical College was No academic rank with 164 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Horry-Georgetown Technical College were Management with 35 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Horry-Georgetown Technical College was Female No academic rank with 87 employees, and Male No academic rank with 77 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Horry-Georgetown Technical College.