Is Piedmont Technical College worth it?
Piedmont Technical College is a public, two-year institution in Greenwood, South Carolina (small town). It awarded 2,053 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, welding technology and home health aide.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,589
Median earnings 4 years after
$44,555
Median earnings 10 years after
$35,768
Average net price
$11,366
Completion rate
33%
Completions (2024)
2,053
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
3,977
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $69,883 | $77,146 | 173 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $33,486 | $38,852 | 84 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $50,683 | $63,881 | 73 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $25,532 | $37,188 | 43 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $34,637 | $49,692 | 40 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Associate | $27,024 | $33,218 | 40 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $28,238 | $32,481 | 36 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $34,928 | $47,604 | 32 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $42,734 | $56,881 | 29 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $53,518 | $66,381 | 24 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate | $34,517 | $33,140 | 24 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $23,661 | $28,324 | 23 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $32,721 | $42,302 | 22 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Associate | $35,693 | $50,530 | 19 |
| Human Services, General | Associate | $27,781 | $37,133 | 16 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 189 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 180 |
| Home Health Aide/Home Attendant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 156 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 112 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 100 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 92 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 79 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 70 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 69 |
| Funeral Direction/Service | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 61 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 34% | 5,129 |
| Manufacturing | 21% | 3,139 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 1,362 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7% | 1,084 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 811 |
| Educational Services | 4% | 622 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 3% | 460 |
| Construction | 3% | 455 |
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Sources: federal figures for Piedmont Technical College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for South Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
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