Piedmont Technical College

Piedmont Technical College is a public community college located in Greenwood, SC. It offers 69 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,675 for South Carolina residents and $6,923 for out-of-state students at Piedmont Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($11,129) of public community colleges in South Carolina.
It has 5,315 students that are higher than the average population (2,267 students) of community colleges in South Carolina. In addition, 2,350 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (15 to 1) of South Carolina community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $29,200.

Academic Overview

Piedmont Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Greenwood, South Carolina.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,675 for South Carolina residents and $6,923 for other students on average. It offers 69 degree programs through 43 Certificate, 26 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address620 North Emerald Road, Greenwood, SC
Phone864-941-8324
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$5,675
Out-of-State$6,923
Student Population »5,315 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »27%
Transfer-out Rate15%
Retention Rate61% (Full-time)
41% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,618
Students to Faculty11:1 (9.09%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$29,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,675 for South Carolina residents and $6,923 for out-of-state students at Piedmont Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($11,129) over public community colleges in South Carolina.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Piedmont Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to South Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$5,675$6,923
Books & Supplies$2,500
Off-Campus Living Costs$23,095
Average Financial Aid$5,618
Cost of Attendance$31,270$32,518
After Financial Aid$25,652$26,900
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$29,200
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Piedmont Technical College$5,675$6,923
Public Community Colleges in South Carolina$6,133$11,129
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Piedmont Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 43 Certificate, 26 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs4326NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Agricultural Production OperationsNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Funeral Service and Mortuary ScienceNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED 36 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 130 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 52 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 29 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Building Construction TechnologyNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Medical/Clinical Assistant17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 71 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training45 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 88 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 23 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 5,315 students at Piedmont Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,442 male students and 3,049 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,4911,5202,971
Male Students1,442572870
Female Students3,0499482,101

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Piedmont Technical College, there are 5,315 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 3,875 students were attending classes through distance learning (2,350 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,525 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment5,315
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,350
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,525
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,440

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