Engineering Technologies at Piedmont Technical College
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Piedmont Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Piedmont Technical College is located in Greenwood, SC.
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Studying Online at Piedmont Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Piedmont Technical College. Of 5,143 students, 2,154 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,643 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Piedmont Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Piedmont Technical College’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #8 of 15 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #11 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #133 of 241 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #153 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #450 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #580 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Piedmont Technical College
Graduates of Piedmont Technical College’s Engineering Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,577 |
| 2 years | $52,821 |
| 3 years | $53,935 |
| 4 years | $60,371 |
| 5 years | $60,159 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from Piedmont Technical College earn a median of $60,371, compared with $38,261 for all Piedmont Technical College graduates — about 58% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Piedmont Technical College stands at $12,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at Piedmont Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Engineering Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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