Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC · Associate's Degree · about 130 graduates a year
Piedmont Technical College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Piedmont Technical College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 814 | Wilson Community College Wilson, NC | $37,315 | $40,044 | #711 | $23,530 |
| 815 | Ashland Community and Technical College Ashland, KY | $37,274 | $42,205 | #603 | $27,263 |
| 816 | Maysville Community and Technical College Maysville, KY | $37,260 | $42,190 | #607 | $27,342 |
| 817 | Piedmont Technical College Greenwood, SC | $37,188 | $41,236 | #650 | $25,532 |
| 818 | Essex County College Newark, NJ | $37,177 | $32,630 | #918 | $25,792 |
| 819 | Sandhills Community College Pinehurst, NC | $37,123 | $39,838 | #721 | $21,553 |
| 820 | Barstow Community College Barstow, CA | $37,100 | $33,759 | #906 | — |
Other Majors at Piedmont Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,146 | $69,883 | #606 of 962 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $66,381 | $53,518 | #48 of 60 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $63,881 | $50,683 | #291 of 560 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | $50,530 | $35,693 | #18 of 24 |
| Data Processing | $49,636 | — | #14 of 21 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,302 | $32,721 | #322 of 426 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $40,375 | — | #10 of 17 |
| Business/Commerce | $38,852 | $33,486 | #189 of 205 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $37,559 | $30,194 | #410 of 476 |
| Human Services | $37,133 | $27,781 | #56 of 65 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $36,539 | — | #109 of 124 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $33,218 | $27,024 | #45 of 57 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $33,140 | $34,517 | #40 of 41 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Piedmont Technical College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,532 one year after graduating and $37,188 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Piedmont Technical College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Piedmont Technical College ranks #817 by median pay four years after graduation, and #650 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Piedmont Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.