Important Academic Statistics

Total 960 students attended Pickens Technical College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 34 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 4 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 64 (full-time) and 6 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Pickens Technical College is 61% and the retention rate is 97% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population960
Graduation Rate61%
Number of Faculty38
Student to Faculty Ratio20 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Pickens Technical College is $8,330 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
45% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,936 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$8,330
Average Financial Amount$3,936

Offered Certificate Programs

Pickens Technical College offers 27 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 517 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate170361
2 Years Certificate90141
4 Years Certificate1015
Total270517

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Pickens Technical College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 517 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 361 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 141 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 15 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 18 completers
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations18
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant0
Personal and Culinary Services 80 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist43
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist16
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts21
Engineering Technology 43 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician13
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician30
Construction Trades 15 completers
Building/Property Maintenance15
Mechanics and Repairers 50 completers
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician29
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician21
Precision Production Trades 44 completers
Welding Technology/Welder44
Visual and Performing Arts 13 completers
Photography13
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 62 completers
Medical/Clinical Assistant27
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant20
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training15
Business 36 completers
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science25
Marketing/Marketing Management11
Total361
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 0 completers
Barbering/Barber0
Construction Trades 2 completers
Construction Trades (other)2
Mechanics and Repairers 76 completers
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician28
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician42
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician6
Precision Production Trades 15 completers
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant15
Visual and Performing Arts 13 completers
Graphic Design13
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 35 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant16
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist19
Total141
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 15 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist15
Total15

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 960 students have enrolled into Pickens Technical College. By gender, 504 male and 456 female students are attending the school.
There are 296 White (30.83%), 143 Black/African American (14.90%), 440 Hispanic (45.83%), 50 Asian (5.21%), and 469 students with other races. 8 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total960504456
American Indian/Native American15312
Asian502525
Black/African American1435093
Hispanic440229211
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander202
White296191105
Two More523
Un-Known101
Non-resident Alien844

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