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Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, South Carolina · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 2276 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC 29829 · Phone: (803) 508-7263 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jan 2024 · Probation · Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology; Aug 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Aiken Technical College is a public trade school in Graniteville, SC offering EMT training, medical billing & coding, and LPN programs, accredited by SACS and program-specific bodies.
Aiken Technical College has a 33.5% completion rate, below the South Carolina state average of 52.0%, with median graduate debt of $12,250 and median earnings of $39,225 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Aiken Technical College participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 49.5% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $31,590 | $40,370 | $46,660 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,240 | $54,280 | $62,650 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,370 | $61,820 | $71,220 |
| Dental assistants | $37,070 | $47,320 | $50,780 |
| Medical assistants | $34,730 | $41,160 | $46,950 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,720 | $49,980 | $58,370 |
| Surgical technologists | $38,830 | $62,160 | $67,080 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,500 | $42,120 | $47,810 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $51,860 | $69,600 | $82,560 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $39,170 | $56,610 | $62,990 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in South Carolina (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 28 | $35,303 | $36,848 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | $22,652 | $25,194 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | $35,303 | $36,848 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 8 | $49,239 | not reported | $14,788 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | $22,652 | $25,194 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 4 | $49,239 | not reported | $14,788 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Aiken Technical College is a public trade and career training campus in Graniteville, South Carolina. It participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants. The college holds specialized accreditation from bodies including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and regional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Its most-awarded programs are EMT & paramedic training, medical billing & coding, and LPN/LVN programs, among 11 program families total, including dental assisting, medical assisting, welding, surgical technology, pharmacy technology, radiologic technology, and HVAC.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 33.5%, which is below the South Carolina state average of 52.0%. Graduates carry a median debt of $12,250, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,225. About 49.5% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, located in a large suburb, serves students across a range of program lengths from short certificate tracks like EMT training to longer associate-level programs like nursing-adjacent fields, which may suit both new students and adult career changers, though specific schedule details are not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Aiken Technical College's top programs are EMT & paramedic training, medical billing & coding, and LPN/LVN programs, among 11 program families that also include dental assisting, welding, surgical technology, pharmacy technology, radiologic technology, and HVAC.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes. The school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. About 49.5% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 33.5%, which is below the South Carolina state average of 52.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $12,250, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,225, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (803) 508-7263 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Aiken Technical College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents compared to private for-profit schools, though actual net cost depends on aid eligibility.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school directly or check its website for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the listed accrediting bodies and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?217615.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The mix of shorter certificate programs like EMT training and longer allied-health programs may suit adult learners, but specific scheduling or format details for career changers are not reported in this data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements vary by program (e.g., EMT, LPN, dental assisting) and are not detailed in this data; contact the school at (803) 508-7263 to confirm specific credentialing steps.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Aiken Technical College by phone at (803) 508-7263 or through its website at https://www.atc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across similar institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.