P.O. Box 2408
Columbia, SC 29202

Midlands Technical College traces its history back to 1974, the year when three South Carolina vocational schools combined to create it. Now standing as one of the largest community colleges in the state, Midlands Technical College serves about 15,000 students a year across five campuses and a continuing education center in Fort Jackson.

Students who attend this South Carolina community college will find more than 100 certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs to choose from. Thanks to various articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities throughout the state, students who opt to earn the associate in science or associate of arts degree are more easily able to transfer into a traditional bachelor's program.

In addition, certain individual programs within this South Carolina community college have received accreditation from outside organizations. For example, the Association of Collegiate business Schools and Programs, the National League for nursing Accrediting Commission, and the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists, have all expressed approval for Midlands technical College programs that pertain to their fields.

Quick Facts:

Midlands Technical College has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Within half a year of graduation, 99 percent of Midlands Technical College students are either furthering their education or employed.

Midlands Technical College students participate in an assortment of extracurricular activities and groups, including: Campus Crusade for Christ, Entrepreneurship Club, Future Educators Association (FEA), Medical Assisting Club, Office Systems Technology Club, Student Human Services Organization, and "Technique!" -- a theater and speech society.

This South Carolina community college's campuses are located in Batesburg-Leesville, Columbia, Irmo, and West Columbia.

Students who are unable to take classes on campus, may instead enroll in one of Midlands Technical College's online learning courses.

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