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FINANCIAL AID RATE

94%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

19:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

8

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,841

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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

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Radio and Television Broadcasting Program

The radio and television broadcasting program at Tri – County Technical College prepare students for a careers in electronic media, including radio, TV, communications, multi-media production, and advertising. The program focuses on applying the technical knowledge and skills for programming production, and related operations, under the supervision of broadcast and studio managers, directors, editors, and producers. Program courses include: sound, lighting, camera operation and maintenance, power and feed control, studio operations, production preparation, broadcast engineering, and related computer applications. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer radio and television broadcasting program.

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Tri – County Technical College (TCTC)

921 Carolina Ave, Sumter, SC

Citizens of Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties are aware of the Tri-County Technical College which has been “the” college to go to for technical education. Students have benefited in many ways in fulfilling their dreams to work in major enterprises, manufacturing units and service industries. The tri- county Technical College is one of the sixteen dynamic institutions that comprise the nationally recognized South Carolina Technical College System. Today’s world is ever changing and new technology and new ways of management emerge every other day. The aim of this college is to prepare students to be able to not only cope with but also to succeed in whatever career they choose.

The Tri county Technical College provides a number of courses and students can select the classes they wish to take. You can enroll in one of the programs and create a pathway to your future. The aim is to provide students a ticket to the future with excellent training and skills development. It is said that in college you can mold students to face the world – its true – recognizing the potential of students and helping them maximize their skills is one way to prepare them. What you learn in college – remains as a lesson lifelong – this includes technical as well as personality development of the students.

You can choose from various courses such as majors in arts and science, business and public services, engineering and industrial technology or health education. You can also select from architecture, construction, business management and accounting and lots more. Choose one that matches your career goals and you are all set for a promising future.

Students Enrolled in the Radio and Television Broadcasting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tri – County Technical College has offered the following programs for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate14
Associate's Degree29

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male28
Female15

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian2
Black2
White34
Multiple Races4
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

Students who have completed the Radio and Television Broadcasting program at Tri – County Technical College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Broadcast Technicians

Description

Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to transmit radio and television programs. Control audio equipment to regulate volume level and quality of sound during radio and television broadcasts. Operate transmitter to broadcast radio or television programs.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, broadcast technicians employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -6.5% from 2014 to 2024

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture

Description

Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to record images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, camera operators, television, video, and motion picture employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Film and Video Editors

Description

Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, film and video editors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 17.6% 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 admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Tri – County Technical College 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 help students and recent graduates, Tri – County Technical College may provide student services like:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Employment search assistance