The "sticker price" before scholarships or aid. Very few students pay this full amount.
The typical amount students who borrowed money owe when they finish their degree.
Tuition at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is $4,468 per year for in-state students and $8,836 for out-of-state students.
After grants, scholarships, and financial aid, the average student pays $4,159 per year — significantly less than the sticker price for many students.
The median student loan debt at graduation is $14,250. Given median earnings of $35,507, this represents a manageable debt-to-income ratio for most graduates.