Denmark Technical College in Denmark, South Carolina opened in 1948 and now serves approximately 2,000 students seeking continuing education degrees and certifications. The college offers on campus housing and primarily serves Bamberg, Bamwell and Allendale counties. Denmark Technical College offers a wide range of associate's degree programs including general business, computer technology and human services. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and individual certifications and degree programs are accredited by various agencies, including the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.
Northeastern Technical College provides 20 associate's degree and approximately 30 certificate programs in a variety of academic and technical areas, including science, business, supervision and nursing preparation. The college serves over 5,000 certificate and degree seeking students, primarily in Chesterfield, Marlboro, and Dillon Counties in South Carolina. There are three community campuses located in Bennettsville, Dillon and Pageland. Northeastern is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Central Carolina Community College started in 1961 as the Lee County Industrial Education Center and has grown to house campuses across the Lee County border to serve Chatham and Harnett counties as well. The college offers over 45 programs on three campuses, as well as through distance education programs. Central Carolina Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges.
Aiken Technical College in Graniteville, South Carolina, began as the Aiken Technical Education Center in 1972. The school has over 3,000 students. Over 10,000 students take non-credit courses each year. The college offers two-year degree programs, education certificates and four-year college transfer courses in many areas, including business, industrial engineering and computer technology. Aiken Technical College has stated institutional goals that include fostering workforce development and partnering with the community to enhance the regional economy.