Graduation Data
After two to four years of gruelling higher education, students are eager to join the workforce and put their education to use. In Central, SC the region's institutions of higher education graduate some of the nation's best and brightest students, contributing to the area's highly skilled and educated workforce.
| Institution of Higher Education |
2009-2010 Total Degrees Awarded |
| University of South Carolina, Columbia |
6,546 |
| South Carolina State University |
740 |
| U.S.C. Sumter |
71 |
| Central Carolina Technical College |
702 |
| Midlands Technical College |
1,786 |
| Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College |
418 |
| Piedmont Technical College |
925 |
| Allen University |
52 |
| Benedict College |
285 |
| Claflin University |
311 |
| Columbia College |
378 |
| Columbia International University |
260 |
| Morris College |
129 |
| Newberry College |
141 |
| Regional Total |
12,744 |
| Source: SC Commission on Higher Education |