Piedmont Technical College, a member of the SC Technical and Comprehensive Education system, is a public two-year post-secondary institution.

Piedmont Technical College

Piedmont Tech contributes to the economic growth and development of the largest and most diverse region of the technical college system — Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry and Saluda counties — and to the state.

Center for Accelerated Technology Training

The college responds to the academic, training and public service needs of the community through excellence in teaching and educational services. Customized workforce training programs to suit your business are also available through the Center for Accelerated Technology Training (CATT).

Piedmont Tech has an open admissions policy and annually enrolls approximately 4,000 to 4,500 credit students. The college provides quality educational opportunities and accessibility for individuals with diverse backgrounds and ability levels to acquire the knowledge and skills for employment or maintenance of employment in engineering technology, industrial technology, business, health and public service or for transfer to senior colleges and universities.

Enrollment

1995 3,147
1996 1,264
1997 3,415
1998 3,715
1999 3,444
2000 3,612
2001 4,544
2002 4,216
2003 4,516
2004 4,672
Source: Piedmont Technical College, 2004

Academic Programs

Arts & Science

  • Associate Degree
    • Arts
    • Science
  • Certificate Programs 1

 

Business

  • Associate Degree
    • Business
    • Computer Technology
    • Funeral Sciences
    • Office System Technology
  • Diploma Programs 1
  • Certificate Programs 18

 

Engineering Technology

  • Associate Degree
    • Electronic Engineering Technology
    • Engineering Graphics Technology
    • General Engineering Technology
    • Mechanical Engineering Technology

 

Health Sciences

  • Associate Degree
    • Nursing
    • Advanced Placement Nursing Program
    • Radiologic Technology
    • Respiratory Care
  • Diploma Programs 2
  • Certificate Programs 9

 

Industrial Technology

  • Associate Degree
    • Automotive Technology
    • Building Construction Technology
    • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology
    • Industrial Electronics Technology
    • Machine Tool Technology Diploma Programs 2
  • Certificate Programs 13

 

Occupational Technology

  • Associate Degree
    • General Technology
    • Vocational-Technical Education

 

Public Service

  • Associate Degree
    • Criminal Justice
    • Early Care and Education
    • Human Services Certificate Programs 1

 


Piedmont Technical College
PO Box 1467
Greenwood, SC 29648
864.347.8324

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