How much has Piedmont Technical's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 73.76% from 2014 ($18,714), where Piedmont Technical's current cost is $32,518. In 2024, the COA is increased by 9.60% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $5,660 (2014) to $6,923 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 26.79% over the past 10 years.

The 2024 tuition & fees have risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Piedmont Technical College.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Piedmont Technical College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 73.76% for that period where the last year costs were $32,518. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 26.79% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $6,923. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Piedmont Technical College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$4,460$5,660-
2015-16$4,601$5,801 2.49%
2016-17$4,913$6,113 5.38%
2017-18$4,985$6,185 1.18%
2018-19$5,165$6,413 3.69%
2019-20$5,315$6,593 2.81%
2020-21$5,315$6,593 0.00%
2021-22$5,315$6,593 0.00%
2022-23$5,315$6,593 0.00%
2023-24$5,675$6,923 5.01%
Piedmont Technical College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,500, and it has increased 108.33% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,200-
2015-16$2,000 66.67%
2016-17$2,000 0.00%
2017-18$2,000 0.00%
2018-19$2,000 0.00%
2019-20$2,000 0.00%
2020-21$2,000 0.00%
2021-22$6,593 229.65%
2022-23$2,000 -69.66%
2023-24$2,500 25.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 75.08% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Piedmont Technical College.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$11,854-
2015-16$11,856 0.02%
2016-17$17,884 50.84%
2017-18$17,884
2018-19$17,951 0.37%
2019-20$21,239 18.32%
2020-21$21,239
2021-22$21,239
2022-23$21,077 -0.76%
2023-24$23,095 9.57%
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