Piedmont Technical College

Location and Contact Information

620 North Emerald Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
USA
Main Tel: (864) 941-8324
Web Site

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Overview

Piedmont Technical College, also known as PTC, is located in Greenwood, South Carolina, United State. It was established in the year 1966 and is a unit of the South Carolina Technical College System. The college operates centers in Abbeville, Edgefield, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, and Saluda. PTC enrolls more than 5,000 students annually. The college offers more than 80 academic programs in several areas of study.

Student life at PTC is active and vibrant. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations including the BCT-4-Life Club, Christian Students Union, Computer Club, Psychology Club, Sigma Chi Beta Club, and the Public Service Club. The student body at PTC includes an impressive number of international students.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Many students concentrating in family and social work, office and administration, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Large number of students.
  • High female/male ratio.

School characteristics:

  • The school is public.
  • Academic calender: Semester.
  • Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Distance learning is available.
  • Weekend study is an option.
  • Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,692
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,892
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid

Piedmont Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 94% of students received financial aid of some sort.

Grants% of
Students		Average
Amount
Any Grant94%$3,850
Institutional Grant4%$748
Federal Grant58%$3,657
Pell Grant58%$3,562
Other Federal Grant7%$833
State or Local Grant63%$2,337

Loans% of
Students		Average
Amount
Student Loan28%$3,861
Federal Loan28%$3,875
Other Loan $1,200

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Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Piedmont Technical College:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Horry-Georgetown Technical CollegeConway, SC6,187
2Florence-Darlington Technical CollegeFlorence, SC4,505
3James A Rhodes State CollegeLima, OH3,665
4Edison State Community CollegePiqua, OH3,343
5Trident Technical CollegeCharleston, SC12,763
6Seminole State CollegeSeminole, OK2,031
7Angelina CollegeLufkin, TX4,931
8Pulaski Technical CollegeNorth Little Rock, AR9,090
9Central Carolina Technical CollegeSumter, SC3,206
10Hopkinsville Community CollegeHopkinsville, KY3,233

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Associate59327
< 1 year certificate38732
1-2 year certificate1167

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  119

Students

Student enrollment was 4,959 in 2009-2010 (4,007 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 55% of the student body. About 15% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (127 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business/Commerce
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (38 awarded)

  • Computer Programming/Programmer
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded)

  • Technical Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (45 awarded)

  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
  • Engineering Technology
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (102 awarded)

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

FINE ARTS (6 awarded)

  • Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry

FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (12 awarded)

  • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (7 awarded)

  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations

LIBERAL ARTS (122 awarded)

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

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (120 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
  • Gunsmithing/Gunsmith
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (76 awarded)

  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
  • Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MEDICINE (32 awarded)

  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (174 awarded)

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (1 awarded)

  • Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (72 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (17 awarded)

  • Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (87 awarded)

  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (35 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (23 awarded)

  • Physical Therapist Assistant