Piedmont Technical College
Location and Contact Information
620 North Emerald RoadGreenwood, 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)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| 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 Grant | 94% | $3,850 |
| Institutional Grant | 4% | $748 |
| Federal Grant | 58% | $3,657 |
| Pell Grant | 58% | $3,562 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $833 |
| State or Local Grant | 63% | $2,337 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 28% | $3,861 |
| Federal Loan | 28% | $3,875 |
| Other Loan | $1,200 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
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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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horry-Georgetown Technical College | Conway, SC | 6,187 |
| 2 | Florence-Darlington Technical College | Florence, SC | 4,505 |
| 3 | James A Rhodes State College | Lima, OH | 3,665 |
| 4 | Edison State Community College | Piqua, OH | 3,343 |
| 5 | Trident Technical College | Charleston, SC | 12,763 |
| 6 | Seminole State College | Seminole, OK | 2,031 |
| 7 | Angelina College | Lufkin, TX | 4,931 |
| 8 | Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR | 9,090 |
| 9 | Central Carolina Technical College | Sumter, SC | 3,206 |
| 10 | Hopkinsville Community College | Hopkinsville, KY | 3,233 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 593 | 27 |
| < 1 year certificate | 387 | 32 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 116 | 7 |
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
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- 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
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Social Work
FINE ARTS
- Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- 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
- 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
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapist Assistant
