Northeastern Technical College

Why choose Northeastern Technical College?

NETC outlines 4 major reasons. It is Affordable, Convenient, Varied and Supportive learning institution.

It is one of the 16 technical colleges in the SC Technical College System which have contributed a great deal to South Carolina’s economy. Its main campus is situated at 1201 Chesterfield Highway
Cheraw, South Carolina.

NETC offers an affordable quality education with its low-cost tuition fee. You may save up to $4,100 per semester compared to other South Carolina colleges and universities. Financial aids are also available such as the LIFE Scholarship. It funds full tuition and gives $150 book allowance per semester to eligible students.

You can decide where to attend classes from its 4 campuses in Cheraw, Pageland, Bennettsville and Dillon. Conveniently, there is a flexible scheduling of day, evening and online classes for you to choose from. NETC also offers distance learning classes for credit courses.

Take a pick from its varied offering of 21 college degrees, 30 career-oriented certificates and diplomas, and over 200 continuing education programs. And you’ll receive an individualized attention from expert and dedicated instructors to help you reach for your goals.

Find a tight-knit learning environment and supportive community which ensures your enriching collegiate experience. Have access to student services like counseling, one-on-one academic advising, Bridge & Transfer opportunities, Duke Energy Power Careers and Apprenticeship Program that will develop you personally and professionally.

Whatever may be your goals, Northeastern Technical College is the right choice to guide you toward your path of success. 

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $8,800. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $30 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

• Tuition estimates per year:
  • State Residents: $3,700-$4,500
  • Out-of-State: $6,300-$7,603
• Charges per unit:
  • In-State: $160-$190 per unit
  • Out-of-State: $270-$320 per unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	97%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	97%	$5,682

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Northeastern Technical College may offer student services including:

• Distance learning
• Remedial courses
• Academic counseling for students
• Student employment
• Helping students find work after graduation

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Many community colleges are not only a source of technical or career training but also a stepping stone for students to transfer-out to a 4-year college, therefore we have included both graduation and transfer rates below and how Northeastern Technical College compares against other community colleges in Chesterfield County and the community colleges in South Carolina as a whole.

	Northeastern Technical College	Chesterfield County	South Carolina
Graduation Rate	14.3%	14.4%	12.0%
Transfer-out Rate	10.8%	10.8%	17.6%

Other Community Colleges Nearby

The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Northeastern Technical College.

• Richmond Community College in Hamlet, NC (19 miles away)
• Florence - Darlington Technical College in Florence, SC (32 miles away)
• Central Carolina Technical College in Sumter, SC (58 miles away)
• York Technical College in Rock Hill, SC (62 miles away)
• Bladen Community College in Dublin, NC (69 miles away)