Est. Earnings (1yr)
$41,730
Est. from SC median (9 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$15,551
Est. from SC median (5 programs)

Analysis

South Carolina's interdisciplinary associate programs show a wide earning spread, with graduates at top technical colleges like Central Carolina earning $59,456 while others cluster around $42,000. Based on comparable programs statewide, Denmark Technical College's interdisciplinary associate sits near the middle of this pack with estimated first-year earnings of $41,730—actually matching the state median and sitting just below the national 75th percentile. The estimated debt of $15,551 creates a manageable 0.37 ratio, meaning graduates would owe roughly four months' salary.

The challenge here is that "interdisciplinary studies" can lead almost anywhere—from healthcare administration to business support roles—making these estimates particularly uncertain for Denmark specifically. What matters most is whether this program serves as a transfer pathway to a bachelor's degree or leads directly to employment. For students with Pell grants (40% at Denmark), keeping debt under $16,000 while earning above the national median for this credential makes financial sense, assuming the coursework aligns with actual career goals. If this is a stepping stone to further education, the foundation looks solid. If it's meant as terminal workforce preparation, you'll want to verify what local employers actually hire for with this degree.

Where Denmark Technical College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all multi/interdisciplinary studies associates's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies associates's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (16 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Denmark Technical CollegeDenmark$6,301$41,730*$15,551*
Central Carolina Technical CollegeSumter$5,715$59,456*$57,364*
Tri-County Technical CollegePendleton$4,448$51,330*$52,881*
Aiken Technical CollegeGraniteville$5,044$45,236**
York Technical CollegeRock Hill$5,512$42,143*$41,002$8,250*0.20
Midlands Technical CollegeWest Columbia$4,788$41,730*$35,270$16,000*0.38
National Median$35,979*$13,023*0.36
* Estimated from similar programs
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Denmark Technical College, approximately 40% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 9 similar programs in SC. Actual outcomes may vary.