Piedmont Technical College, PTC, is a two year, public, community college in Greenwood, South Carolina that was established in 1966. The college offers certificates, diplomas, and associate’s degrees in arts and sciences, agriculture, business, and technology. It also offers non-credit courses and training programs. Distance learning courses are offered as well.
The college has Greek letter clubs like Kappa Beta Delta, Kappa Kappa Sigma, Lambda Beta Society, Lambda Chi Ne, and Phi Theta Kappa. Other clubs and organizations include the Patient Care Tech Club, the Student Nurses’ Organization, the Respiratory Care Club, and the Christian Students Union. The college offers financial aid to eligible students in the form of scholarships, loans, and work study programs. Numerous foundation, memorial and corporate scholarships are also available.
Piedmont Technical College is found in Greenwood, SC. 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 4,880 in 2007 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Piedmont Technical College
620 North Emerald Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
General Phone: (864) 941-8324
http://www.ptc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 190 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Office And Administration | 184 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Liberal Arts | 139 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business And Management | 115 | business, business management, accounting |
| Family And Social Work | 88 | social work, child care management, child care provider |
| Medical Support And Technology | 79 | pharmacy tech, radiation therapist, medical assistant, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, dental hygienist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 70 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, electrical installation and repair |
| Engineering Technician | 57 | construction engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, mechanical drafting, electronics tech, engineering technology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 52 | data processing tech |
| Production Trades | 52 | machinist, welding, machine shop assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 37 | criminal justice and safety |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 26 | funeral and mortuary |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | physical therapist assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 21 | commercial art |
| Medicine | 17 | health professions |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 6 | applied horticulture |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | technical teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Piedmont Technical College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 490 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 485 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 179 | 7 |
In 2007, Piedmont Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,880 students (3,083 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 37% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 99% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-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 Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 399200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 52 | 63 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 52 | $43,123 | 63 | $43,121 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $43,123 | 63 | $43,121 |
*: 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
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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 services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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