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$8,786 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$22,375 Avg Student Debt

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Top Business Associate Degree Schools in South Carolina

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, South Carolina
$5,186 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,618 Avg Student Debt

Our rankings named Greenville Technical College the best school in South Carolina for business students working on their associate degree.

Students from South Carolina who attend GTC full time pay an average of $5,186 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,410. Associate Degree recipients from GTC accumulate an average of $23,618 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at GTC. In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina
$21,062 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 13 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Bob Jones University landed the # 2 spot on the list.

If you want to attend Bob Jones University, expect to pay an average of $21,062 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Bob Jones University. In 2019-2020 about 18% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Bob Jones University Report

#3

Limestone College

Gaffney, South Carolina
$26,300 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,279 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 13 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Limestone College landed the # 3 spot on the list.

The average tuition and fees at Limestone College is $26,300. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,279 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Limestone College. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Limestone College Report

#4

Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg, South Carolina
$6,030 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,880 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Spartanburg Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s list.

Students from South Carolina who attend Spartanburg Community College full time pay an average of $6,030 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,822. On average, associate degree students take out $12,880 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Spartanburg Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Spartanburg Community College Report

#5

York Technical College

Rock Hill, South Carolina
$5,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,975 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 13 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, York Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list.

Students from South Carolina who attend York Technical College full time pay an average of $5,410 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,354. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,975 in student loans.

Online courses are available at York Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Conway, South Carolina
$5,356 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,793 Avg Student Debt

Horry-Georgetown Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Students from South Carolina who attend Horry-Georgetown Technical College full time pay an average of $5,356 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,593. Associate Degree recipients from Horry-Georgetown Technical College accumulate an average of $22,793 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Horry-Georgetown Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Tri-County Technical College

Pendleton, South Carolina
$5,840 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,135 Avg Student Debt

Tri-County Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list.

Students from South Carolina who attend TCTC full time pay an average of $5,840 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,304. On average, associate degree students take out $14,135 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that TCTC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Tri-County Technical College Report

#8

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia, South Carolina
$5,916 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,503 Avg Student Debt

Midlands Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s list.

In-state students pay an average of $5,916 in tuition and fees if they attend MTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,812. On average, associate degree students take out $19,503 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that MTC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Midlands Technical College Report

#9

Central Carolina Technical College

Sumter, South Carolina
$6,594 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,704 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Central Carolina Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Central Carolina is $6,594. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,016. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,704 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Central Carolina does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Central Carolina Technical College Report

#10

Piedmont Technical College

Greenwood, South Carolina
$5,315 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,261 Avg Student Debt

Piedmont Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,315 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Piedmont Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,593. On average, associate degree students take out $22,261 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Piedmont Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

University of South Carolina - Lancaster

Lancaster, South Carolina
$7,558 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,221 Avg Student Debt

University of South Carolina - Lancaster landed the #11 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.

In-state students pay an average of $7,558 in tuition and fees if they attend USC Lancaster full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,238. Associate Degree recipients from USC Lancaster accumulate an average of $20,221 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at USC Lancaster. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Read full report on University of South Carolina - Lancaster

#12

Miller-Motte College Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina
$33,291 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Miller-Motte College Charleston did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their associate degree.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,291 in student loans.

MMC Charleston does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 23% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

Florence-Darlington Technical College

Florence, South Carolina
$4,870 Average Tuition & Fees

Florence-Darlington Technical College landed the #13 spot in the rankings for the best associate degree business programs.

Students from South Carolina who attend Florence-Darlington Technical College full time pay an average of $4,870 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,742.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Florence-Darlington Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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