by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Trident Technical College, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
Trident Technical College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 5,842 undergraduate (5,842 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Trident Technical College.
Salary data is limited at Trident Technical College. Among the programs that do report earnings, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. graduates earn an average of around $33,465.
The majors at Trident Technical College are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,921 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
630 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. ↳ Pre-Nursing Studies. · Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. |
237 | $33,465 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
162 | NA |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
54 | NA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. |
53 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Physical Therapy Assistant. · Occupational Therapist Assistant. · Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
47 | NA |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. · Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
34 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. |
16 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | 120 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
116 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hotel/Motel Administration/Management. · Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
68 | NA |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
61 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
49 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
8 | NA |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. ↳ Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Processing. ↳ Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician. |
114 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
114 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | 80 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. |
4 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. ↳ Cloud Computing. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. · Institutional Food Workers. · Culinary Arts and Related Services. |
171 | NA |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. |
39 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. · Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician. · Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
89 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
31 | NA |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
11 | NA |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Commercial and Advertising Art. · Design and Visual Communications, General. |
92 | NA |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Drawing. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
78 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation. ↳ Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. |
59 | NA |
| Air Transportation. ↳ Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. · Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. · Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD. |
39 | NA |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 8 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. · Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Surveying Technology/Surveying. |
4 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other. |
2 | NA |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer Engineering Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Lineworker. |
27 | NA |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building Construction Technology/Technician. |
27 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. |
47 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
33 | NA |
| Homeland Security. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. ↳ Public Administration and Social Service Professions. |
29 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. · Landscaping and Groundskeeping. |
13 | NA |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
11 | NA |
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. |
2 | NA |
| Agricultural Production Operations. ↳ Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care and Support Services Management. · Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
28 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
26 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. · Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. · Welding Technology/Welder. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. ↳ Pre-Engineering. |
8 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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