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Denmark Technical College

Denmark, South Carolina · Public technical college · Training programs available:

Welding schoolsLPN / LVN programsCosmetology schoolsBarber schoolsCulinary & pastry schoolsConstruction trades programs
13%completion rate · South Carolina avg 52%
$15,250median debt of graduates
$18,631median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$25,351median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Accredited)
Address: 1126 Solomon Blatt Blvd, Denmark, SC 29042 · Phone: (803) 793-5101 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Denmark Technical College is a public trade school in Denmark, South Carolina, offering welding, LPN/LVN nursing, and cosmetology programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Denmark Technical College has a 12.5% completion rate, below the South Carolina state average of 52.0%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $15,250 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $25,351.

Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 39.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Denmark Technical Col… Denmark Technical Col…: 12.5% 12.5% South Carolina average South Carolina average: 52% 52% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$38,720$49,980$58,370
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$50,370$61,820$71,220
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$21,340$33,700$56,770
Barbers$23,240$32,900$61,770
Chefs and head cooks$47,640$71,860$79,050
Construction laborers$31,200$42,940$49,120

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 18 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 300–899 hours 13 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 6 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 6 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 6 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 5 not reported not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 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.

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About this school

Denmark Technical College is a public trade and career school located in Denmark, South Carolina. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and students may use federal financial aid (Title IV) to attend. The campus awards the most credentials in welding, LPN/LVN nursing, and cosmetology, alongside programs in barbering, culinary arts, and construction trades, for a total of seven program families.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 12.5%, which is below the South Carolina state average of 52.0%. Median debt among graduates is reported at $15,250, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $25,351. About 39.5% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

Given the mix of short technical programs like welding and cosmetology alongside a licensed nursing track, this campus may suit students seeking hands-on, program-specific training rather than a traditional four-year path; whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on scheduling details not reported here. The remote rural locale may affect commuting and hands-on labor market access. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for updated completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling. Contacting the school directly can confirm current tuition, schedules, and application requirements not captured in this federal data summary.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Denmark Technical College offers welding, LPN/LVN nursing, and cosmetology as its top programs, along with barbering, culinary arts, and construction trades, totaling seven program families.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Denmark Technical College is accredited by 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 financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 12.5%, which is below the South Carolina state average of 52.0%, per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is reported at $15,250.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $25,351.

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 directly for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Denmark Technical College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition rates and eligibility for state-level funding compared to for-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (803) 793-5101 or visit its website for program schedules.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?217989.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

This is not reported for this campus in federal data; program lengths and scheduling details would need to be confirmed with the school to assess fit for career changers.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Denmark Technical College at (803) 793-5101 or visit https://www.denmarktech.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

This is not reported in the available federal data; comparing completion, debt, and earnings figures on the College Scorecard for nearby schools can help with this comparison.

Nearby trade and career schools in South Carolina

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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.

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