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FINANCIAL AID RATE

92%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

16:1

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Data Processing Technology Degree

The expansive Data Processing Technology (DP) field of study is focused on prudent measures to manipulate, store, and retrieve data and the associated equipment. This goal can be accomplished by a variety of means that include applications, spreadsheets, research, and design software. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer data processing technology degrees.

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Florence – Darlington Technical College

Also known as Erskine College and Seminary

2 Washington St, Due West, SC

Florence Darlington Technical College (FTDC) started its operation 50 years ago. Today it has evolved as a major college providing exceptional education for residents of Florence, Darlington, and Marion Counties. It offers degrees, diplomas and certificate courses in a wide variety of disciplines that lead to careers in healthcare, engineering technology, businesses, human services and much more.

With FTDC you get a chance to avail college transfer programs if you have aspirations of transferring to four year institutions.  At FTDC, you can also pick a course that will directly enable you to get a job as soon as you complete the course.

FTDC enrolls more than 6000 students every year and over 30000 individuals for the continuing education program. They have a modern 240-acre campus with state-of-the-art technology giving you a real world experiences.

Florence Darlington College believes that money must not be a hurdle between dreams and achievement.  They provide financial aid so that you can achieve your career or educational goals. They also have other options like scholarships for academic merit and other funds from the South Carolina Lottery.

Apart from the regular classes at the college campus, you also have the option of taking courses at the college satellite sites in places like Hartsville, Mullins and Lake City. The college believes in no discrimination and strives to provide you with a high quality education which is a necessity today and prepares you to face the fierce competition in the global marketplace.

Students Enrolled in the Data Processing Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Florence – Darlington Technical College has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate4
Associate's Degree0

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male2
Female2

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White3
Unknown1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Data Processing Technology program at Florence – Darlington Technical College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Web Administrators

Description

Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.

Computer Operators

Description

Monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions. Monitor and respond to operating and error messages. May enter commands at a computer terminal and set controls on computer and peripheral devices.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, computer operators employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -19.0% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Erskine College and Seminary accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Florence – Darlington Technical College may provide services to students like:

  • Online classes
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

Florence – Darlington Technical College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Softball