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Piedmont Technical College, South Carolina

Overview of Piedmont Technical College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in office and administration and family and social work.

Piedmont Technical College Selectivity

Piedmont Technical College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

Students numbered 4,449 in 2005 at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Piedmont Technical College

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Piedmont Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine294registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Office And Administration188administrative assistant, general office occupations
Business And Management130business, accounting, business management
Liberal Arts129liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Family And Social Work107social work, child care management, child care provider
Mechanics And Repair102HVAC, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, industrial electronics tech
Engineering Technician91construction engineering tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, mechanical drafting, engineering technology
Medical Support And Technology53surgical tech, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, radiation therapist
Computer Science And Engineering46data processing tech, computer programming
Production Trades43welding, machinist, machine shop assistant
Medical Adminstration31medical secretary, medical records tech
Security And Law Enforcement25criminal justice and safety
Funeral And Mortuary Science13funeral and mortuary
Photography And Commercial Art11commercial art
Landscaping And Horticulture11applied horticulture
Therapy And Counseling6physical therapist assistant
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy4occupational therapist assistant
Education And Teaching0technical teaching

Number of programs and degrees for Piedmont Technical College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year65326
Associate's degree49122
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1405

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White60%
Black38%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Other Races1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 1810%
18-1920%
20-2114%
22-2412%
25-2912%
30-3410%
35-398%
40-499%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
South Carolina98%

Piedmont Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time55 %
Part-Time31 %

Piedmont Technical College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Piedmont Technical College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year50$40,06655$40,325
All faculty totalacademic year50$40,06655$40,325

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Piedmont Technical College Degree Programs (2005)

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

Piedmont Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Piedmont Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Piedmont Technical College Female % of student body
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Piedmont Technical College % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Piedmont Technical College % of degrees in family and social work
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Piedmont Technical College Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Piedmont Technical College Number of students
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Piedmont Technical College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in engineering technician
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Piedmont Technical College % of degrees in engineering technician
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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