Study at Florence Darlington Technical College

Florence-Darlington Technical College, popularly referred to as FDTC, is a community college located in Florence, South Carolina. It is under the South Carolina Technical College System, and is known to the locals as “Harvard by the Highway”. Apart from the main campus in Florence, the college also offers classes in the following satellite sites:

Cosmetology Center, Darlington
Hartsville Site
Lake City Site
Mullins Technology Site

Florence-Darlington Technical College offers associate’s degrees, diplomas, and certificates in various Course Topics. Students can enroll for courses in arts, science, automotive technology, accounting, civil engineering, computer science, cosmetology, international business, nursing, and health and human services, among others.

Florence-Darlington Technical College fields sports teams in men’s baseball, and women’s fast pitch softball. They are members of the Junior College Athletic Association, and are nicknamed the Stingers.

Profile of Florence Darlington Technical College

Florence Darlington is in Florence, SC. Florence is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Florence Darlington issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.

Course Topics

Fields of study in vogue at the school include production trades.

Florence Darlington Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.

Student Enrollment

Approximately 3,956 students study at the school (in 2007).

Florence Darlington Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Nursing and Emergency Medicine	195	licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Medical Support and Technology	94	surgical tech, medical assistant, dental assistant, radiation therapist, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech
Liberal Arts	52	liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Mechanics and Repair	51	HVAC, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, industrial electronics tech
Business and Management	50	accounting, entrepreneurship, sales and marketing
Production Trades	48	machinist, welding
Family and Social Work	46	social work, child care provider
Engineering Technician	32	electronics tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical drafting, electromechanical tech
Beauty and Cosmetology	20	cosmetology
Medical Adminstration	18	medical records tech, medical transcription, medical secretary
office and Administration	17	administrative assistant, general office occupations
Computer Science and Engineering	17	data processing tech, computer support
Security and Law Enforcement	15	criminal justice and safety
Law	12	legal assistant
Medicine	12	health professions
Therapy and Counseling	2	physical therapist assistant
Education and Teaching	0	technical teaching

Contact: Florence Darlington

Florence Darlington Technical College
2715 W. Lucas Street
Florence, SC 29501-0548
General Phone: (843) 661-8324
http://WWW.FDTC.EDU