Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC 29606
About Greenville Technical College
Greenville Technical College is a public community college in Greenville, South Carolina, serving roughly 8,916 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,713 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,495. Student demographics in federal data include White (53.5%) and Black or African American (20.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Greenville Technical College charges at the national public median tuition ($5,495).
- Versus the South Carolina median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 20.87%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,473.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Greenville Technical College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 743% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
Greenville Technical College awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 59 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Technical College | $5,495 | $11,713 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| South Carolina (state median) | $12,978 | $11,376 | 63 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Greenville Technical College really?
Key findings
- Greenville Technical College charges at the national public median tuition ($5,495).
- Versus the South Carolina median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
Greenville Technical College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $5,495
Finding Greenville Technical College charges at the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $5,495. That is at the national public median ($5,512). Versus the South Carolina median ($12,978), sticker tuition is about 0.4×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.5×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Greenville Technical College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Greenville Technical College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Greenville Technical College is $11,713.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $11,713 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $337 above the South Carolina median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $3,258 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Greenville Technical College, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Greenville Technical College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Greenville Technical College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$5,495
Out-of-state tuition
$10,775
Avg. net price
$11,713
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $11,138 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,388 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,221 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,455 |
| $110,001+ | $15,198 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,980. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Greenville Technical College is known for
Top program completions
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1,299
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other164
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse135
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other125
- Business Administration and Management, General118
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Greenville Technical College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Greenville Technical College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Greenville Technical College.
Campus
Location
Greenville, SC
City / state
- ZIP
- 29606
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 22% below the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Size
Enrollment
8,916
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 15,887
- Full-time share
- 50%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$15,392
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 33.96%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Greenville Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Greenville Technical College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Greenville Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,974 | $8,150 | $8,310 |
| 2014 | $4,094 | $8,438 | $7,842 |
| 2015 | $4,224 | $8,448 | $7,498 |
| 2016 | $4,326 | $8,550 | $7,649 |
| 2017 | $4,422 | $8,766 | $6,580 |
| 2018 | $4,566 | $9,078 | $6,899 |
| 2019 | $4,778 | $9,410 | $7,016 |
| 2020 | $4,778 | $9,410 | $7,225 |
| 2021 | $4,778 | $9,410 | $7,234 |
| 2022 | $5,402 | $10,202 | $6,773 |
| 2023 | $5,639 | $10,657 | $6,246 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Greenville Technical College reported total enrollment of about 8,916 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.5%), Black or African American (20.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (16.8%). About 33.96% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Greenville Technical College in 2024 is 8,916 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 15,887 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
20.87% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Greenville Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 30% male / 70% female
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other: 88% male / 12% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 12% male / 88% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Greenville Technical College graduates earn a median of $39,473 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Greenville Technical College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $39,473. Median federal loan debt: $15,392. Average net price used in cost models: $11,713.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Greenville Technical College graduates report median earnings of $39,473 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Greenville Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (59 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Greenville Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Greenville Technical College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Greenville Technical College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$19.1M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- South Carolina median 1.5× the median ($12.8M)
- Southeast median near the median ($19.4M)
- U.S. median 0.72× the median ($26.4M)
- South Carolina median 0.36× the median ($7,041)
- Southeast median 0.27× the median ($9,308)
- U.S. median 0.21× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 43.6%
- South Carolina median 17.1 pp below median (60.7%)
- Southeast median 15.9 pp below median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 14.4 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $8,257
- South Carolina median 1.2× the median ($6,831)
- Southeast median 1.2× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,046
- South Carolina median 1.1× the median ($8,125)
- Southeast median 1.4× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Greenville Technical College at a glance
Greenville Technical College
Greenville Technical College is a public institution in Greenville, SC, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesElectromechanical Technologies/Technicians, OtherRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian53.5%Black or African American20.4%Hispanic or Latino16.8%
Schools near Greenville Technical College
Other campuses in Greenville, SC when available, plus nearby institutions in South Carolina.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within South Carolina, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Greenville Technical College located?
Greenville Technical College is located in Greenville, SC.
What is Greenville Technical College's tuition?
Greenville Technical College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $5,495 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $11,713 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Greenville Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,495 and average net price is $11,713 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,914 annually.
What explains Greenville Technical College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($11,713), completion (20.9% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($39,473). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Greenville Technical College?
Greenville Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 15,887 students, White (53.5%), Black or African American (20.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Greenville Technical College?
About 42.5% of students at Greenville Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Greenville Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $35,240 six years after entry and $39,473 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Greenville Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 20.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Greenville Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,392.
Is Greenville Technical College public or private?
Greenville Technical College is a public institution located in Greenville, SC.
Is Greenville Technical College an HBCU?
No. Greenville Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Greenville Technical College a tribal college?
No. Greenville Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- South Carolina college profile
- South Carolina college costs
- South Carolina colleges by ROI
- South Carolina trade schools profile
- Greenville, South Carolina city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- Town college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in South Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.