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Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is a public technical college serving Horry and Georgetown counties in coastal South Carolina, with campuses in Conway, Myrtle Beach (Grand Strand), and Georgetown. Founded in 1966, HGTC enrolls approximately 9,000 students annually and offers more than 70 associate degree and certificate programs in culinary arts, hospitality management, healthcare, information technology, business, and skilled trades. Ideally situated in the heart of South Carolina's Grand Strand tourism corridor, the college provides workforce programs closely aligned with the region's booming hospitality and healthcare industries. HGTC's open admissions policy, affordable tuition, and strong industry partnerships make it a gateway to career advancement for residents throughout the northeastern South Carolina coastal region.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$8836
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $8,836
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
