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Greenville Technical College or Greenville Tech is a public 2-year coeducational university founded in 1960s. The university serves more than 10,000 students. Greenville Tech has 6 locations in:
Greenville Tech offers associate degrees, certificates and more than 150 other programs to its students. The university started initially with one building and about 700 part-time and full-time students.
The sports teams of Greenville Tech participate in men’s and women’s intramural volleyball, tennis, bowling and basketball.
Greenville Technical College is in a small city, in Greenville, SC. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Greenville Technical College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include mechanics and repair.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Greenville Technical College offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 14,300 students (9,733 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Greenville Technical College
506 S Pleasantburg Dr
Greenville, SC 29607-2416
General Phone: (864) 250-8111
http://www.gvltec.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 516 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics and Repair | 470 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, industrial mechanics, mechanic and repair, diesel mechanics, computer repair |
| Medical Support and Technology | 327 | radiation therapist, veterinary assistant, surgical tech, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, dental assistant, health diagnostic professions, medical lab tech, ... |
| Business and Management | 279 | business management, sales and marketing, accounting, purchasing and contract management, accounting technology |
| Liberal Arts | 261 | liberal arts and sciences, cartography, interdisciplinary studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 131 | data processing tech, computer support, computer programming |
| Family and Social Work | 124 | social work, child care provider, child care management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 106 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 101 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting |
| Transportation | 89 | truck and bus driver |
| Engineering Technician | 68 | construction engineering tech, mechanical drafting, mechanical engineering tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, environmental engineering tech, architectural engineering tech |
| Production Trades | 63 | welding, precision production, machinist |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 43 | cosmetology |
| Law | 36 | legal assistant |
| Office and Administration | 29 | administrative assistant |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 25 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Medical Administration | 22 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 19 | institutional food workers, chef training |
| Construction Trades | 13 | electrician, carpentry, masonry |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 6 | commercial art |
| Science | 0 | biotechnology |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | technical teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Greenville Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1,445 | 43 |
| Associate's degree | 1,034 | 38 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 249 | 12 |
In 2007-2008, Greenville Technical College had a total enrollment of 14,300 students (9,733 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 97% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Greenville, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,680 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,912 |
| Books and supplies | $ 998 |
Financial Aid:
Greenville Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 399100)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 139 | $45,399 | 196 | $45,559 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 139 | $45,399 | 196 | $45,559 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Institutional Food Workers
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
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
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
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 Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
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
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Production, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Greenville Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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