Business/Commerce at Technical College of the Lowcountry
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina
Business/Commerce associates's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (16 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical College of the Lowcountry | $35,275* | $36,107 | — | — |
| Strayer University-South Carolina | $44,154* | $47,516 | $32,810 | 0.74 |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | $36,679* | $26,486 | $26,100 | 0.71 |
| York Technical College | $33,870* | — | $11,000 | 0.32 |
| Piedmont Technical College | $33,486* | $36,670 | $26,547 | 0.79 |
| National Median | $36,591* | — | $13,437 | 0.37 |
Other Business/Commerce Programs in South Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strayer University-South Carolina Greenville | $13,920 | $44,154 | $32,810 |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway | $4,468 | $36,679 | $26,100 |
| York Technical College Rock Hill | $5,512 | $33,870 | $11,000 |
| Piedmont Technical College Greenwood | $4,775 | $33,486 | $26,547 |
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 Technical College of the Lowcountry, approximately 34% 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 4 similar programs in SC. Actual outcomes may vary.