PROGRAM SUCCESS.

Get the high-tech skills you need to succeed in programming.

TCL’s Computer Technology (CPT) Programming associate degree program prepares smart, skilled graduates for entry-level positions in the growing, in-demand IT field. With time and experience, computer programmers earn $98,810 on average annually in S.C., according to 2022 reports from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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The Program

The 62-credit-hour Computer Technology Programming Associate Degree program can be completed in as little as five semesters, or you can complete classes as your schedule allows. Evening, online and in-person classes give you the flexibility you need.

Courses include system analysis and design, applications, operating systems, database and cybersecurity. In addition, you’ll study programming languages, web design and mobile app development. General education courses round out the curriculum. Graduates leave with a comprehensive understanding of all things computer.

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    FAST TRACK TO A CAREER

    This 62-credit-hour degree program can be completed in as little as five semesters.

    FLEX SCHEDULE

    Evening, online and in-person classes give you the flexibility you need.

    DIVERSE OPTIONS

    Learn database, programming like Python, C++, Java, HTML and PHP, web design, cybersecurity and more.

    ACCREDITATION

    Technical College of the Lowcountry is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Technical College of the Lowcountry.

    PROGRAM COST

    Tuition: 62 credits x $200 per credit = $12,400.

    Remember, this is before S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance and other financial aid, which could drop your costs by more than half. In fact, after financial aid, many TCL students attend for free. See more about paying for TCL.

    *Based on Fall 2021 in-state, in-service-area tuition. Your actual cost may differ. Does not include fees, books and other costs. Qualifications vary; all subject to change.

    WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

    “Locally and globally, there is a great need for skilled and qualified workers in the IT field.”

    Karen Smith

    Instructor

    FAQS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Is this program for you?

    The program is a great fit for those who:

    • Possess strong communication and problem solving skills.
    • •Want to work in a field with unlimited possibilities.

    Program Dean

    Karen Smith

    Dean, Business & Industrial Technologies

    843-525-8323

    Beaufort Mather Campus, Bldg. 14, Rm. 118

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