Southern Crescent Technical College

Yes, SCTC is online, offering just over three dozen programs as part of its distance learning curriculum. These programs include seven online associate degrees and several diplomas and certificates. NCES data shows that 51% of SCTC students enroll exclusively in online-only education through these programs that help them build job readiness and specialization skills. 

SCTC has approximately 240 programs, including 38 online programs (associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit). 

OnlineU ranks SCTC #7 for Best Online Community Colleges in Georgia. It's also affordable, with an annual average cost that's almost 75% less than similar schools, and its median earnings are about 11% more than other schools, according to College Scorecard data.

SCTC also has a favorable institutional accreditation status, which indicates that it has sound financial practices and an academic program that meets federal quality standards. SCTC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctorate degrees, and certificates. Its nursing and dental programs are also accredited.

To provide the most trustworthy results, OnlineU only includes accredited online institutions on its site. 

As part of the Technical College System of Georgia, SCTC is known for offering a career-focused curriculum that helps prepare students for today's jobs and employers. Degrees, diplomas, and certificates help students build skills for growing industries such as allied healthcare, business, computer information sciences, media production, public safety, and technology and industry, many of which are available online. To help make these programs affordable, the SCTC Foundation awards scholarships totaling between $250 and $1,150 each semester as funds are available.

As a predominantly Black institution, SCTC is also known for its diversity. College Scorecard data shows that 53% of students identify as Black, 36% as White, and 6% as Hispanic. Additionally, 67% of students receive income-based federal Pell grants, making it socioeconomically diverse.

SCTC's associate degrees in heavy/industrial maintenance equipment and allied health professions provide the highest earnings for graduates at annual median salaries of approximately $57,600 and $53,600, respectively. However, these programs are unavailable online. 

To help gain some perspective, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. SCTC's online associate degree in business administration has a Salary Score of 52 out of 100, and its online associate degree in criminal justice has a Salary Score of 37. 

Getting into SCTC is easy. It accepts all applicants due to its open admissions policy, which many community colleges offer. When picking a college, these policies help level the playing field by increasing access to higher education and your chances of acceptance because you aren't required to meet complex admission requirements. Schools with these policies are also more inclusive of students with various academic backgrounds and standings.

You need a minimum 2.0 high school GPA to get into SCTC, regardless of your student status.

SCTC's admission requirements for distance learners generally include the following:

• An application 
• A $25 application fee
• Official high school or high school equivalency transcripts
• Official college transcripts, if transferring credits
• Official military transcripts, if applicable
• Proof of citizenship and residency
• Entrance exam scores from the ACT, SAT, or ACCUPLACER tests

When applying to college, an admissions advisor can help answer any questions.

SCTC's application fee is $25. However, since students often apply to more than one college, potentially spending a lot on application fees, we've identified several ways to save money on college applications.

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