Piedmont Technical College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,302

2021 Average Net Price

$12,039

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.65%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,491

33.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

27.9%

166 Graduates

About

Piedmont Technical College is a higher education institution located in Greenwood County, SC. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Piedmont Technical College were Registered Nursing (100 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (94 degrees), and General Business (74 degrees).

In 2021, 2,032 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Piedmont Technical College. 54.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,428 degrees), 2.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (506 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Piedmont Technical College is $4,302, which is $−3,666 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Piedmont Technical College is $4,302, which is $−3,666 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,039.

In 2021, 92% of undergraduate students attending Piedmont Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,302

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Piedmont Technical College was $4,302. The cost of tuition at Piedmont Technical College is $−3,666 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Piedmont Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,039

2021 Value

3.55%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Piedmont Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,039. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Piedmont Technical College grew by 3.55%.

This chart compares the average net price of Piedmont Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,257

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Piedmont Technical College was of $13,257 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Piedmont Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Piedmont Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.13% with respect to 2020, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Piedmont Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.65%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Piedmont Technical College was 5.65%, which represents 77 out of the 1364 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Piedmont Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,491 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Piedmont Technical College is 1,520 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,971. This means that 33.8% of students enrolled at Piedmont Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Piedmont Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.4% White, 32.2% Black or African American, 6.52% Hispanic or Latino, 2.89% Two or More Races, 0.69% Asian, 0.267% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0668% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Piedmont Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.2%), followed by White Male (26.1%) and Black or African American Female (15.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Piedmont Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,491 students. The full-time enrollment at Piedmont Technical College is 1,520 and the part-time enrollment is 2,971. This means that 33.8% of students enrolled at Piedmont Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Piedmont Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Piedmont Technical College was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Piedmont Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Piedmont Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,531 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,447 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
293 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Piedmont Technical College is 56.4% White, 32.2% Black or African American, 6.52% Hispanic or Latino, 2.89% Two or More Races, 0.69% Asian, 0.267% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0668% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 190 more women than men received degrees from Piedmont Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Piedmont Technical College is white (1,428 degrees awarded). There were 2.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (506 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Piedmont Technical College is Registered Nursing (100 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (94 degrees) and General Business (74 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Piedmont Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (275 degrees awarded), Precision Production (109 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (175 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Piedmont Technical College are Other managers (71,528 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (52,358 people), Construction managers (43,562 people), Software developers (33,226 people), and Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (28,032 people).

The most specialized majors at Piedmont Technical College in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (275 degrees awarded), Precision Production (109 degrees), Engineering Technologies (175 degrees), Agriculture (41 degrees), and Construction (39 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Piedmont Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Nurse anesthetists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Piedmont Technical College are Mechanical Technologies (275 degrees awarded), Precision Production (109 degrees), Engineering Technologies (175 degrees), Agriculture (41 degrees), and Construction (39 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Piedmont Technical College are Construction (113,061 people), Elementary & secondary schools (110,664 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (57,128 people), Computer Systems Design (51,896 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (39,532 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Piedmont Technical College.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
100 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
94 degree-majors awarded
General Business
74 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Piedmont Technical College was Registered Nursing with 100 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Piedmont Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

921

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,111

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 921 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont Technical College, which is 0.829 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,111).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Piedmont Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 100 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont Technical College in Other Electromechanical, Instrumentation, & Maintenance Technology, which is 12.5 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 196 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont Technical College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.15 times more than the 91 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 13% of students graduating from Piedmont Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Piedmont Technical College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,428 degrees awarded
Black or African American
506 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Piedmont Technical College is white (1,428 degrees awarded). There were 2.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (506 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
726 degrees awarded
White Female
702 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
356 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Piedmont Technical College is white male (726 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (702 degrees).

Operations

Piedmont Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.38M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 58.1k (4.2%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Piedmont Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 51.5M. Piedmont Technical College employs 113 No academic ranks. Most academics at Piedmont Technical College are Female No academic rank (63), and Male No academic rank (50).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Piedmont Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 39 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 37 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 22 employees.

Endowment

$1.38M

2021 Endowment

2.3%

growth from 2020

Piedmont Technical College has an endowment valued at about $1.38M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Piedmont Technical College grew 2.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.91M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Piedmont Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.57M - Federal
$9.09M - State
$200k - Local

As of 2021, Piedmont Technical College received $1.57M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9.09M from state grants and contracts, and $200k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$17.9M

2021 Salaries

2.61%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Piedmont Technical College paid a median of $17.9M in salaries, which represents 34.8% of their overall expenditure ($51.5M) and a 2.61% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.65M

Instructional Salaries

113

Number of Employees

In 2021, Piedmont Technical College paid a total of $5.65M to 113 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

113 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

39 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Piedmont Technical College was No academic rank with 113 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Piedmont Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 37 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Piedmont Technical College was Female No academic rank with 63 employees, and Male No academic rank with 50 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Piedmont Technical College.