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Construction trades programs in South Carolina
9 schools in South Carolina offer construction trades programs (9 of them public), with 8 certificate and 2 associate programs between them.
All construction trades programs in South Carolina
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Technical CollegeDenmark, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,495 |
| Greenville Technical CollegeGreenville, SC | Public technical school | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,780 |
| Midlands Technical CollegeWest Columbia, SC | Community college | Associate degree | 27 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,196 |
| Northeastern Technical CollegeCheraw, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,120 |
| Piedmont Technical CollegeGreenwood, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 29 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,969 |
| Piedmont Technical CollegeGreenwood, SC | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,969 |
| Technical College of the LowcountryBeaufort, SC | Community college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,300 |
| Trident Technical CollegeCharleston, SC | Community college | Certificate | 27 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,836 |
| Williamsburg Technical CollegeKingstree, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,780 |
| York Technical CollegeRock Hill, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,064 |
Cities with the most programs: Denmark (1), Greenville (1), West Columbia (1), Cheraw (1), Greenwood (1), Beaufort (1), Charleston (1), Kingstree (1), Rock Hill (1).
What counts: building and construction finishing, management and inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How many construction trades programs are in South Carolina?
9 schools in South Carolina awarded construction trades certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 8 certificate and 2 associate programs.
What is the cheapest construction trades school in South Carolina?
By yearly tuition and fees, Williamsburg Technical College in Kingstree charges $4,780 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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Construction trades programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.