Central Carolina Technical College
Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC) offers over 45 programs of study, including associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates, with options for traditional and online courses. The college emphasizes hands-on training, particularly in its industrial technology programs which cover areas like mechatronics, machine tool, and production technician. CCTC also provides short-term training credentials for quick entry into new careers and partners with Ancora Training for CDL courses that combine classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction.
Programs Analyzed
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All Programs at Central Carolina Technical College
5 trade programs at Central Carolina Tech, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → Compare in SC → |
81 | $68,914/yr | $10,660 |
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Health Administration
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare nationwide → Compare in SC → |
67 | $30,472/yr | — |
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Welding & Metalworking
Precision Metal Working Compare nationwide → Compare in SC → |
57 | $32,196/yr | — |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare nationwide → Compare in SC → |
56 | $26,294/yr | $10,056 |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare nationwide → Compare in SC → |
40 | $26,254/yr | $7,926 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
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Apprenticeship Pathways in South Carolina
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in South Carolina. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
Trade Schools Near Sumter
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About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 5 trade and vocational programs at Central Carolina Technical College using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.