South Carolina Trade & Vocational Schools

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So, you are beginning your search for a trade school in South Carolina! That is exciting news!

Whether you are looking to attend a school in a big city like Columbia, or in a smaller, more rural area there are definitely options. Our list of schools provides some of the most important information you may want to know before making a decision to enroll. From net price to total enrollment, you can find the best match for your needs. Our data is updated annually so you can be assured the information is as accurate as possible.

So, scroll through the list, see which ones sound like good possibilities and reach out to the school for more information.

No matter which choice you make, just know that attending trade school in the Palmetto State is a great choice for a brighter future!

Already know what you want to study? Check out our trade specific lists by state.

South Carolina Trade Schools

The vocational schools listed below are in alphabetical order and include programs from barber to welding and everything in between. No matter what career you are interested, there will be a vocational school just for you in South Carolina!

Our partner schools are those that we do receive a commission for, but they are amazing schools with lots of opportunities in all different vocations. Just click a button to reach out to any school to learn more about them.

Trade Schools By City In South Carolina

Are you looking for a vocational school in a specific city in South Carolina? Below are some of the cities that offer the most opportunities for those looking for a technical or trade school.

Columbia

Partner Trade Schools Near You In South Carolina

Already have an idea of what kind of vocational training program you are looking for? Our partner schools are a great place to start!

Go ahead and select a program, enter your zip and find the schools that are closest to you in what is known as the Palmetto State.

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Additional Vocational Schools In South Carolina

The  data below is from the Integrated Postsecondary Education System (IPEDS) which is a great resources for finding trade schools all over the country.

The information shows some of the most important items you may consider when choosing a school. Much more information is provided on the IPEDS website if you want to dive deeper!

Aiken Technical College

Address: 2276 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, South Carolina 29829
Website: www.atc.edu/
Enrollment: 1873
Housing: No
Graduation Rate: 22%
Average Net Price: $4,033.00

APC Crane Training

Address: Various
Cost Range: $3,000-$6,000

Details:

APC Crane training offers classroom and field training in classrooms across the country in a variety of cities. They only offer training and certification for crane operators.

Arclabs

Address: 2615 Highway 153, B-3, Piedmont, South Carolina 29673-6729
Enrollment: 505
Housing: No
Graduation Rate: 74%
Average Net Price: $20,946.00
Programs:

Construction Training Center

Address: 7355 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29209
Housing: No
Graduation Rate: 60%
Average Net Price: $14,967.00
Programs:

Fortis College

Enrollment: 301
Housing: No
Graduation Rate: 56%
Average Net Price: $19,417.00

Details:

Fortis offers programs in several states across the country. Each location may differ in the programs they offer so be sure to check the school location and see what programs they offer.

School details shown here are for Mobile, Alabama.

International Union of Operating Engineers


Details:

With over 1,000 instructors and many locations throughout the United States and Canada, IUOE is a great choice for learning how to handle heavy duty equipment. Each location offers different types of opportunities for training and apprenticeships. Classroom instruction, simulators, and working onsite with an experienced journeyman are all parts of the training you will receive.

Miller-Motte College

Address: Various
Average Net Price: NA

Details:

Miller-Motte has several campuses on the southern region of the United states. Each location offers different programs, so be sure to check the location you are interested in to be sure the program you want to take is available there.

Sage Truck Driving School

Address: 4242 Carlisle Pike Suite 177, Camp Hill, PA 17011
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $5,000

Technical College of the Lowcountry

Address: 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, South Carolina 29901-1288
Website: www.tcl.edu/
Enrollment: 2,119
Housing: No
Graduation Rate: 11%
Average Net Price: $7,833
Job Placement: Yes
Accreditation: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc.

Williamsburg Technical College

Address: 601 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Kingstree, South Carolina 29556-4197
Enrollment: 530
Housing: No
Graduation Rate: 20%
Average Net Price: $6,014.00

York Technical College

Address: 452 S Anderson Rd, Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730
Enrollment: 3,835
Housing: No
Graduation Rate: 28%
Average Net Price: $6,915.00