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Greenville Technical College

Greenville Technical College, also known as Greenville Tech, was established early in the 1960s. The main campus is located in Greeville, South California, United States. The college began with one building covering eight acres of land. Today, Greenville Tech has more than four different campuses.

  • Barton Campus (main campus), in Greenville, South Carolina
  • Brashier Campus, in Simpsonville, South Carolina
  • Donaldson Industrial Air Park
  • Greer Campus, in Greer, South Carolina
  • McKinney Auto Center, in Greenville, South Carolina
  • Northwest Campus, in Berea, South Carolina

Greenville Tech offers more than 160 programs that assist students with obtaining opportunities in the job market. The college enrolls more than 14,000 students. The student life at Greenville is active and vibrant and there are more than 25 on-campus organizations.

Campus Location

506 S Pleasantburg Dr
Greenville, SC 29607-2416
USA
Main Tel: (864) 250-8111
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Greenville Technical College Highlights

Where Greenville Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, therapy and counseling, transportation, computer science and engineering, and mechanics and repair.
  • Large number of students.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
< 1 year certificate1,42744
Associate97437
1-2 year certificate19410

Students

The student enrollment at Greenville Technical College was 14,300 in 2007 (8,767 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,566
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,698
Books and supplies$ 976

Financial Aid: Greenville Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  331

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (64 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (255 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (125 awarded)

  • Computer Programming/Programmer
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (23 awarded)

  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Electrician
  • Mason/Masonry

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (14 awarded)

  • Institutional Food Workers

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded)

  • Technical Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (52 awarded)

  • Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (98 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • Child Care and Support Services Management
  • Social Work

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (3 awarded)

  • Turf and Turfgrass Management

LAW (45 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (249 awarded)

  • Cartography
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (485 awarded)

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (24 awarded)

  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (262 awarded)

  • Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MEDICINE (6 awarded)

  • Gerontology

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (470 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (26 awarded)

  • Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (42 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (4 awarded)

  • Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (46 awarded)

  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Precision Production
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (0 awarded)

  • Biotechnology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (82 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (101 awarded)

  • Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION (119 awarded)

  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

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