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Midlands Technical College

West Columbia, South Carolina · Public technical college

HVAC schoolsWelding schoolsCNA classesAuto mechanic schoolsLPN / LVN programsMedical assistant programsSurgical technologist programsPharmacy technician programsDental assistant schoolsDental hygiene programsRadiology & sonography programsConstruction trades programsCNC & machining programsElectrician schoolsEMT & paramedic trainingPhlebotomy classes
18%completion rate · South Carolina avg 52%
$12,000median debt of graduates
$33,067median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$38,701median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Accredited)
Address: 1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia, SC 29170 · Phone: (803) 738-8324 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Midlands Technical College is a public trade and career school in West Columbia, SC offering HVAC, welding, and CNA programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Midlands Technical College has a 17.9% completion rate, below the South Carolina state average of 52.0%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $12,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,701.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Midlands Technical College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 37.3% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Midlands Technical Co… Midlands Technical Co…: 17.9% 17.9% South Carolina average South Carolina average: 52% 52% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$39,170$56,610$62,990
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$38,720$49,980$58,370
Nursing assistants$30,460$37,220$39,690
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$31,200$48,100$63,610
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$50,370$61,820$71,220
Medical assistants$34,730$41,160$46,950
Surgical technologists$38,830$62,160$67,080
Pharmacy technicians$35,500$42,120$47,810
Dental assistants$37,070$47,320$50,780
Dental hygienists$65,700$84,340$94,830
Radiologic technologists and technicians$51,860$69,600$82,560
Construction laborers$31,200$42,940$49,120
Machinists$38,270$57,970$65,290
Electricians$44,330$58,740$66,190
Emergency medical technicians$31,590$40,370$46,660
Phlebotomists$35,760$39,010$44,600

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in South Carolina (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 41 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 300–899 hours 37 not reported not reported $13,350
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 300–899 hours 27 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 26 not reported not reported $13,350
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 19 not reported not reported $9,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 18 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 18 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 17 not reported not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Associate degree 16 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 16 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 16 $43,162 not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate degree 16 $35,127 $38,289 not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 300–899 hours 14 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 12 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 11 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 11 not reported $30,409 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 9 not reported $43,798 $17,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 7 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 6 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 5 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, under 300 hours 4 not reported not reported $9,000
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Midlands Technical College is a public trade and career training campus located in West Columbia, South Carolina. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here (title IV eligible). The school holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Across 23 program families, the most-awarded trade programs are HVAC schools (55 completions), welding schools (41), and CNA classes (37).

Federal data shows a completion rate of 17.9%, which is below the South Carolina state average of 52.0%. Median debt for graduates is reported at $12,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,701. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 37.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment among the school's 7,564 undergraduates.

This campus offers a mix of short career-training programs and technical credentials across fields like HVAC, welding, nursing, dental, radiology, and physical therapy support, which may suit both first-time students and adult career changers, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and confirm program details, schedules, and costs with the school directly.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Midlands Technical College offers 23 program families, with the top completions in HVAC schools (55), welding schools (41), and CNA classes (37). Other program families include electrician schools, EMT training, phlebotomy classes, and dental hygiene programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditors such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school is title IV eligible, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 17.9%, which is below the South Carolina state average of 52.0%, per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is reported at $12,000.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,701, according to federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (803) 738-8324 or visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/ for current tuition information.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Midlands Technical College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition costs and eligibility for state funding compared to for-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation and outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?218353.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers short career-training programs across fields like HVAC, welding, and CNA classes, which may suit adult career changers, though specific scheduling and length details are not reported in this data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Midlands Technical College at (803) 738-8324 or visit their website at https://www.midlandstech.edu/ for application details.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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