Student Success Outcomes

Student Success Outcomes

York Technical College tracks student achievement through enrollment, persistence, credential completion, and graduate placement. These measures reflect our mission to transform lives and elevate communities through the fearless pursuit of excellence in student success. The table shows the latest available result for each measure and the College’s 2026–27 goals. 

Student Success Definition

Student success at York Technical College is a holistic journey that empowers each student to define, pursue, and achieve their personal and professional goals. It begins with access and belonging; grows through curiosity, engagement and the development of a deep sense of purpose; and culminates in meaningful achievement. It is not one path – it is the individual journey of every student to gain the confidence and skills to lead and thrive in life, community, and work. 

Student Achievement Goals

Measure	Latest Result	2026 - 2027 Goal	Minimum Threshold
Annual enrollment	Approximately 6,410 students (2025 - 2026)	Increase by at least 0.5%	No lower than the previous year
Opening fall to opening falll success	69.9% (2024 - 2025)	At least 70.5%	No lower than the previous year
Completers and awards	1,244 completers; 1,651 awards (2024 - 2025)	Increase each by at least 2%	No lower than the previous year
Graduate placement	92% (2024 - 2025)	At least 93%	At least 90%

Goal: The level of improvement we seek.  
Minimum threshold: The lowest result we consider acceptable. 
Results and goals refer to different reporting periods because the measures are reported on different schedules. 

Annual Enrollment

Annual enrollment is the unduplicated number of credit students enrolled at the opening census dates for fall, spring, and summer. Our goal is to increase this count by at least 0.5% over 2025–26.

How we intend to improve	Strategic alignment
Strengthen university transfer partnerships and pathways, including course applicability, program changes, and advising information.	Strategic themes: Workforce Relevance and Lifelong Learning Opportunities; A Common Front Porch Experience Through Seamless Service  BOLD Priority: Two-Engine Enrollment & Pathways
Pilot more flexible scheduling options for adult learners in selected programs.	Strategic theme: Workforce Relevance and Lifelong Learning Opportunities  BOLD Priority: Two-Engine Enrollment & Pathways
Refresh programs through redesign and contextualized or stackable credentials.	Strategic theme: Workforce Relevance and Lifelong Learning Opportunities  BOLD Priority: Academic & Workforce Innovation
Explore ways for appropriate professional credit courses to lead to academic certificates or degrees.	Strategic theme: Workforce Relevance and Lifelong Learning Opportunities  BOLD Priorities: Two-Engine Enrollment & Pathways; Academic & Workforce Innovation
Expand experiential learning in identified general education courses and communicate its value to students.	Strategic theme: Workforce Relevance and Lifelong Learning Opportunities  BOLD Priority: Academic & Workforce Innovation
Identify programs not Pell eligible and modify them to be either Pell or Workforce Pell eligible.	Strategic theme: Workforce Relevance and Lifelong Learning Opportunities  BOLD Priorities: Academic & Workforce Innovation; Two-Engine Enrollment

Opening Fall to Opening Fall Success

This measure tracks the share of credit students enrolled at the opening fall census who graduate, return the following fall, or transfer to another institution before that fall. Our goal is at least 70.5%. 

How we intend to improve	Strategic alignment
Use proactive advising to support dual enrollment completion and matriculation into York Tech programs.	Strategic themes: A Common Front Porch Experience Through Seamless Service; Workforce Relevance and Lifelong Learning Opportunities  BOLD Priority: Two-Engine Enrollment & Pathways
Expand ACUE and other faculty development that supports effective teaching and student success.	Strategic theme: Our Empowered Culture and Community  BOLD Priority: Academic & Workforce Innovation
Clarify healthcare program pathways and course sequences so students can plan their progress.	Strategic themes: A Common Front Porch Experience Through Seamless Service; Workforce Relevance and Lifelong Learning Opportunities  BOLD Priority: Two-Engine Enrollment & Pathways
Develop appropriate pathways from professional credit courses into academic credentials.	Strategic theme: Workforce Relevance and Lifelong Learning Opportunities  BOLD Priorities: Two-Engine Enrollment & Pathways; Academic & Workforce Innovation

Completers and Awards

Completers are students who earn at least one degree, diploma, or certificate between July 1 and June 30. Awards are the total credentials earned during that period. Our goal is to increase both measures by at least 2% annually. 

How we intend to improve	Strategic alignment
Improve and automate graduation processes so eligible students receive awards promptly.	Strategic themes: A Common Front Porch Experience Through Seamless Service; Reimagining our Campus as a Connected, Future-Ready Ecosystem  BOLD Priority: Two-Engine Enrollment & Pathways
Explore additional stackable credentials that recognize progress toward larger awards.	Strategic theme: Workforce Relevance and Lifelong Learning Opportunities  BOLD Priority: Academic & Workforce Innovation; Two-Engine Enrollment & Pathways
Redesign healthcare pathways to shorten time to completion while maintaining required learning and clinical experiences.	Strategic theme: Workforce Relevance and Lifelong Learning Opportunities  BOLD Priorities: Academic & Workforce Innovation; Two-Engine Enrollment & Pathways
Investigate competency-based education options that could support flexible progress.	Strategic theme: Workforce Relevance and Lifelong Learning Opportunities  BOLD Priority: Academic & Workforce Innovation
Add a fall commencement ceremony and strengthen communication about credential eligibility and graduation steps.	Strategic theme: A Common Front Porch Experience Through Seamless Service BOLD Priority: Two-Engine Enrollment & Pathways
Redesign and automate the graduation process to identify students who have met or are close to meeting credential requirements, reduce delays in awarding, and make next steps clear to students.	Strategic theme: A Common Front Porch Experience Through Seamless Service  BOLD Priority: Two-Engine Enrollment & Pathways
Create a credit pathway for appropriate professional courses by evaluating which existing professional credit offerings can lead to academic certificates or degrees.	Strategic theme: Workforce Relevance and Lifelong Learning Opportunities  BOLD Priorities: Two-Engine Enrollment & Pathways; Academic & Workforce Innovation

Graduate Placement 

Graduate placement is the percentage of graduates who report employment in their field or continued education. This measure follows the South Carolina Technical College System definition; our goal is at least 93%. 

How we intend to improve	Strategic alignment
Expand apprenticeships through Workforce and Economic Development.	Strategic theme: Workforce Relevance and Lifelong Learning Opportunities  BOLD Priority: Regional Talent & Workforce Hub
Increase student and employer use of Handshake through dedicated career service staffing.	Strategic themes: Workforce Relevance and Lifelong Learning Opportunities; A Common Front Porch Experience Through Seamless Service  BOLD Priority: Regional Talent & Workforce Hub
Continue momentum on experiential learning that builds career skills and employer connections.	Strategic theme: Workforce Relevance and Lifelong Learning Opportunities  BOLD Priorities: Academic & Workforce Innovation; Regional Talent & Workforce Hub s
Advance the initiative to make credit programs Pell eligible where possible.	Strategic theme: Workforce Relevance and Lifelong Learning Opportunities  BOLD Priority: Two-Engine Enrollment & Pathways
Use DACUM reviews and advisory boards to align programs with industry needs.	Strategic theme: Workforce Relevance and Lifelong Learning Opportunities  BOLD Priorities: Academic & Workforce Innovation; Regional Talent & Workforce Hub
Create a credit pathway for appropriate professional courses by evaluating which existing professional credit offerings can lead into academic certificates or degrees.	Strategic theme: Workforce Relevance and Lifelong Learning Opportunities  BOLD Priorities: Two-Engine Enrollment & Pathways; Regional Talent & Workforce Hub

National Student Clearinghouse Six-Year Completion Rate 

The College also publishes its National Student Clearinghouse six-year completion measure. View the existing National Student Clearinghouse Six-Year Completion Rate report for the reported outcome, benchmark, goal, and threshold.