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Heavy equipment mechanic programs in South Carolina
7 schools in South Carolina offer heavy equipment mechanic programs (7 of them public), with 6 certificate and 3 associate programs between them.
All heavy equipment mechanic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Technical CollegeRock Hill, SC | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 8 | $69,127 | $73,523 | n/a | $8,064 |
| Aiken Technical CollegeGraniteville, SC | Community college | Associate degree | 18 | n/a | $70,528 | n/a | $5,300 |
| Aiken Technical CollegeGraniteville, SC | Community college | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,300 |
| Central Carolina Technical CollegeSumter, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,829 |
| Florence-Darlington Technical CollegeFlorence, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,636 |
| Florence-Darlington Technical CollegeFlorence, SC | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,636 |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical CollegeOrangeburg, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,306 |
| Piedmont Technical CollegeGreenwood, SC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,969 |
| Trident Technical CollegeCharleston, SC | Community college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,836 |
Cities with the most programs: Rock Hill (1), Graniteville (1), Sumter (1), Florence (1), Orangeburg (1), Greenwood (1), Charleston (1).
What counts: heavy and industrial equipment maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
How many heavy equipment mechanic programs are in South Carolina?
7 schools in South Carolina awarded heavy equipment mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 6 certificate and 3 associate programs.
Which heavy equipment mechanic program in South Carolina has the highest earnings?
York Technical College in Rock Hill, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $69,127 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest heavy equipment mechanic school in South Carolina?
By yearly tuition and fees, Florence-Darlington Technical College in Florence charges $4,636 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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Heavy equipment mechanic 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.