Piedmont Technical College

Piedmont Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Greenwood, SC. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $6,923 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,315 and it offers 43 programs(7 online programs).
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Piedmont Technical College is $6,923 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Piedmont Technical College offers the alternative tuition plans .
98% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,618 (exclude student loans).
Piedmont Technical 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$6,923
Average Financial Amount$5,618

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Piedmont Technical College offers 43 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 2,032 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Piedmont Technical College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate3701,300
2 Years Certificate60103
Total4302,032

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 1,300 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 103 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 629 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 27 completers-
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture5-
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations5-
Greenhouse Operations and Management5-
Landscaping and Groundskeeping3-
Turf and Turfgrass Management9-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 103 completers-
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician11-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance10-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)82-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 64 completers-
Funeral Direction/Service36-
Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer28-
Engineering Technology [+] 121 completers-
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician59-
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)62-
Work and Family Studies [+] 27 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant27-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 193 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies193-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 completers-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting2-
Construction Trades [+] 33 completers-
Mason/Masonry12-
Building Construction Technology21-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 262 completers-
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair59-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology29-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology111-
Gunsmithing/Gunsmith48-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician15-
Precision Production Trades [+] 91 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist14-
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant13-
Welding Technology/Welder64-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 16 completers-
Design and Visual Communications6-
Commercial and Advertising Art10-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 190 completers-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)53-
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist3-
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant115-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)19-
Business [+] 171 completers-
Business/Commerce32-
Accounting20-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science13-
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation6-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies47-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration53-
Total1,300
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Precision Production Trades [+] 15 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist6-
Welding Technology/Welder9-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 88 completers-
Medical/Clinical Assistant16-
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant15-
Surgical Technology/Technologist16-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training41-
Total103
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 22 completers-
Agricultural Production Operations10-
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations4-
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant8-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 25 completers-
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician25-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 7 completers-
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science7-
Engineering Technology [+] 54 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician4-
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)46-
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician2-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician2-
Work and Family Studies [+] 22 completers-
Child Care and Support Services Management22-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 94 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies94-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 59 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)59-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 21 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies21-
Construction Trades [+] 6 completers-
Building Construction Technology6-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 13 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology5-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician8-
Precision Production Trades [+] 3 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist3-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 181 completers-
Occupational Therapist Assistant26-
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist14-
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist14-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist27-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse100-
Business [+] 101 completers-
Business/Commerce74-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science27-
Total629

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 5,315 students are attending at Piedmont Technical College. There are 116 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 137 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 262 (full-time) and 209 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Piedmont Technical College is 27% and transfer-out rate is 15%. The retention rate is 61% at the school.
Piedmont Technical 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population5,315
Graduation Rate27%
Number of Faculty253
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1

Student Population at Piedmont Technical

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 4,491 students enrolled into Piedmont Technical College. By gender, 1,442 male and 3,049 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Piedmont Technical College.
Student Population By Gender
Piedmont Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,4911,4423,049
Full-time1,520572948
Part-tme2,9718702,101
There are 2,531 White (56.36%), 1,447 Black/African American (32.22%), 293 Hispanic (6.52%), 31 Asian (0.69%), and 479 students with other races attending Piedmont Technical College.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Piedmont Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,4911,4423,049
American Indian/Native American1266
Asian311516
Black/African American1,4473201,127
Hispanic29398195
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander312
White2,5319321,599
Two More1304585
Un-Known442519
Non-resident Alien000
Piedmont Technical College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
1,876 students (41.77% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 1,187 students (26.43% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Piedmont Technical College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Piedmont Technical College
Number of Students
Total4,491
Enrolled Online Exclusively1,876
Enrolled Some Online Courses1,187
Not in Online Courses1,428
By age range, at Piedmont Technical College, 1,077 students are aged 20 to 24 (23.98% of total students), 1,730 students are aged below 20 (38.52%), 120 students are aged above 50 (4.81%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Piedmont Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,4911,4423,049
Under 18797306491
Age 18-19933397536
Age 20-21579227352
Age 22-24498147351
Age 25-29552132420
Age 30-3442286336
Age 35-3928950239
Age 40-4930150251
Age 50-641084266
Over 641257

Directory and Accreditation Information

Piedmont Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1972 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Piedmont Technical College.
620 North Emerald Road, Greenwood, SC
864-941-8324

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