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Piedmont Technical College is found in Greenwood, South Carolina. Greenwood is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Piedmont Technical College.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration and family and social work.
Piedmont Technical College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 4,449 in 2005 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Piedmont Technical College
620 North Emerald Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
General Phone: (864) 941-8324
Admissions Phone: (864) 941-8369
Financial Aid Phone: (864) 941-8365
http://www.ptc.edu
Piedmont Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 294 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Office And Administration | 188 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Business And Management | 130 | business, accounting, business management |
| Liberal Arts | 129 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Family And Social Work | 107 | social work, child care management, child care provider |
| Mechanics And Repair | 102 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, industrial electronics tech |
| Engineering Technician | 91 | construction engineering tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, mechanical drafting, engineering technology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 53 | surgical tech, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, radiation therapist |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 46 | data processing tech, computer programming |
| Production Trades | 43 | welding, machinist, machine shop assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 31 | medical secretary, medical records tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 25 | criminal justice and safety |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 13 | funeral and mortuary |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 11 | commercial art |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 11 | applied horticulture |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | physical therapist assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | technical teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Piedmont Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 653 | 26 |
| Associate's degree | 491 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 140 | 5 |
In 2005, Piedmont Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,449 students (2,750 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 38% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 98% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Greenwood, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (864) 941-8369
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,172 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,372 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,710 |
Financial Aid:
Piedmont Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 399200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (864) 941-8365
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 50 | $40,066 | 55 | $40,325 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $40,066 | 55 | $40,325 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
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
Engineering Technology, General
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
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Piedmont Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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