Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, South Carolina · Public · 3,977 undergraduates
Of 20 programs with reported earnings, 16 leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 37 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,778 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,878 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,420 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,552 |
| $110k and up | $13,299 |
| All families (average) | $11,366 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,604 | +$12,795 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $37,188 | +$2,379 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 4.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $77,146 | +$42,337 | clears the bar | $17,035 | 0.4 yrs |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,358 | +$13,549 | clears the bar | $6,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $38,852 | +$4,043 | clears the bar | $21,983 | 5.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,692 | +$14,883 | clears the bar | $7,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $63,881 | +$29,072 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate's Degree | $33,140 | -$1,669 | falls short | $11,500 | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,881 | +$22,072 | clears the bar | $14,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,481 | -$2,328 | falls short | $9,842 | n/a |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $66,381 | +$31,572 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Associate's Degree | $33,218 | -$1,591 | falls short | $16,750 | n/a |
| Human Services, General | Associate's Degree | $37,133 | +$2,324 | clears the bar | $25,153 | 10.8 yrs |
| Data Processing | Associate's Degree | $49,636 | +$14,827 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $42,302 | +$7,493 | clears the bar | $22,541 | 3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 20 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 52% of students receive Pell grants · 33% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.