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Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, South Carolina · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 620 North Emerald Road, Greenwood, SC 29646 · Phone: (864) 941-8324 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Piedmont Technical College is a public trade school in Greenwood, South Carolina offering welding, LPN, and construction trades programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Piedmont Technical College has a 33.1% completion rate versus a 52.0% state average, with median graduate debt of $15,000 and median earnings of $35,768 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Piedmont Technical College; the school accepts federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 52.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,720 | $49,980 | $58,370 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,370 | $61,820 | $71,220 |
| Construction laborers | $31,200 | $42,940 | $49,120 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $39,170 | $56,610 | $62,990 |
| Medical assistants | $34,730 | $41,160 | $46,950 |
| Machinists | $38,270 | $57,970 | $65,290 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $31,590 | $40,370 | $46,660 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $31,200 | $48,100 | $63,610 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $51,860 | $69,600 | $82,560 |
| Surgical technologists | $38,830 | $62,160 | $67,080 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,500 | $42,120 | $47,810 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in South Carolina (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 126 | $39,132 | $37,424 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 45 | $30,883 | $26,458 | $14,250 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 33 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 20 | $27,066 | $32,391 | $7,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 18 | $27,141 | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | $39,132 | $37,424 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | $24,525 | $24,035 | $9,842 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 16 | $45,103 | $44,886 | $18,750 |
| Mason/Masonry | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | $27,066 | $32,391 | $7,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | $39,132 | $37,424 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | $24,525 | $24,035 | $9,842 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $39,132 | $37,424 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | $33,281 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | $39,132 | $37,424 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | $46,087 | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Piedmont Technical College is a public trade and career training campus located in Greenwood, South Carolina, in a distant-town setting. The college participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), so students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants where eligible. It carries accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Board of Funeral Service Education Committee on Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Among its 20 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in welding (133 completers), LPN/LVN programs (45), and construction trades (45), alongside offerings in HVAC, medical assisting, CNC machining, EMT training, auto mechanics, radiology technology, surgical technology, and pharmacy technology.
Federal data show a completion rate of 33.1%, which is below the state average of 52.0%. Graduates carry a median debt of $15,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,768. About 52.0% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given its mix of shorter certificate programs (welding, construction trades) and longer allied-health tracks (LPN, radiology, surgical tech), this campus may suit both quick-entry job seekers and those pursuing more clinical credentials; program length details beyond this are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the College Scorecard or by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Piedmont Technical College offers 20 program families, most notably welding (133 completers), LPN/LVN programs (45), and construction trades (45), along with HVAC, medical assisting, CNC machining, EMT training, auto mechanics, radiology technology, surgical technology, and pharmacy technology.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Institutional accreditation comes from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional program-level accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Board of Funeral Service Education Committee on Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants where eligible.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 33.1%, which is below the South Carolina state average of 52.0%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $15,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,768, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (864) 941-8324 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Piedmont Technical College is a public institution, which typically means it is state-subsidized and often carries lower published tuition than private for-profit schools, though exact cost figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and review federal outcome data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?218520, or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing career?
The campus offers both shorter certificate-style programs, such as welding and construction trades, and longer allied-health programs like LPN and radiology technology, though specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Piedmont Technical College at (864) 941-8324 or through its website, https://www.ptc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby trade schools is not reported in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.