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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.
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Campus Location620 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. |
Piedmont Technical College HighlightsWhere Piedmont Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in office and administration, computer science and engineering, family and social work, and production trades.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 490 | 23 | | < 1 year certificate | 485 | 23 | | 1-2 year certificate | 179 | 7 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Piedmont Technical College was 4,880 in 2007 (3,083 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,484 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,684 | | Books and supplies | $ 2,069 |
Financial Aid: Piedmont Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 115 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (115 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (52 awarded) - Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded) - Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (57 awarded) - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (88 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Social Work
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (26 awarded) - Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (6 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LIBERAL ARTS (139 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (70 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (79 awarded) - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE (17 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (190 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (184 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (21 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (52 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (37 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (21 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
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