Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Conway, SC

Overall Completion Rate

32.1%

Working Student Success

32.8%

Transfer Out Rate

24%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
31.4%
Part-time Students
32.8%
First-time Students
35.3%
Transfer Students
38%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (32.8% vs 31.4% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 2,366 students

After 4 Years

213
Certificates
448
Associate Degrees
661
Total Awards
28%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

212
Certificates
515
Associate Degrees
727
Total Awards
31%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

224
Certificates
536
Associate Degrees
760
Total Awards
32%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

32%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
23%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 231
8-Year Rate: 45%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 456
8-Year Rate: 44%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 225
8-Year Rate: 44%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 364
8-Year Rate: 38%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 847
8-Year Rate: 35%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 281
8-Year Rate: 35%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,057
8-Year Rate: 34%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 483
8-Year Rate: 33%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 28.1%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.