Greenville Technical College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state South Carolina residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 8,916 students.
About This School
Greenville Technical College is a public institution located in Greenville, South Carolina with approximately 8,916 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,713 per year. The graduation rate is 21%, and the typical graduate earns $34,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Greenville Technical College is a public community college in Greenville, South Carolina. Established in 1960, it began operation in September 1962.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $6,246/year net cost and $8,604 in median debt, this is one of the most affordable paths to a credential in the region, making it a smart starting point for students watching their budget. However, the 18% graduation rate is a serious concern — most students who enroll don't finish — so you'll want to honestly assess your own support system and commitment before enrolling. If you complete a program, median earnings of $34,700 a decade out are modest, so this fits best as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer or a targeted technical certification with clear local job demand.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Greenville Technical College graduates earn most above the national rate in Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians ($88,742 vs $73,046 nationally), and most below it in Human Services, General ($25,878 vs $39,422).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 350 | $48,124 | $44,125 | +$3,999 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 154 | $73,973 | $80,813 | −$6,840 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 80 | $88,742 | $73,046 | +$15,696 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 69 | $63,345 | $65,389 | −$2,044 |
| Legal Support Services | 53 | $40,785 | $44,669 | −$3,884 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 49 | $49,509 | $42,269 | +$7,240 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 48 | $46,364 | $48,733 | −$2,369 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 46 | $39,486 | $46,500 | −$7,014 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 36 | $53,276 | $46,706 | +$6,570 |
| Data Processing | 33 | $59,402 | $51,859 | +$7,543 |
| Human Services, General | 30 | $25,878 | $39,422 | −$13,544 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 28 | $41,636 | $50,491 | −$8,855 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (8,916 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Greenville Technical College cost?
The average net price at Greenville Technical College is about $11,713 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Greenville Technical College?
Greenville Technical College has a graduation rate of 21%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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