Greenville Technical College (GTC)

Public certificate school in Greenville, SC that costs an average of $10,029 a year after financial aid and graduates 17% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$10,029
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
17%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$43,434

PublicSmall city8,916 undergraduates

Cost of GTC

Total cost of attendance (per year)$15,996
Tuition and fees, in-state$5,780
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$11,060
Books and supplies$1,304
Average net price after aid$10,029

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$10,112
$30,001–48,000$9,275
$48,001–75,000$10,313
$75,001–110,000$10,218
$110,001+$11,574

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with GTC's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate17%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,258
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$43,434
Rank in South Carolina (earnings)3rd of 29 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$15,533
Typical monthly loan payment$177 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants40%
Students with federal loans8.6%

Majors and programs at GTC

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering14——

Certificate programs (32)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)175$52,261—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions216$51,408—
Precision Metal Working225$42,725—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services133$26,439—
Accounting and Related Services80——
Agricultural Production Operations———
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services35——
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians21——
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection4——
Business Administration, Management and Operations175—$22,838
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services15——
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions36——
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other35——
Computer Programming55——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management29——
Culinary Arts and Related Services54——
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions49——
Design and Applied Arts16——
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians20——
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers60——
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians199——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations78——
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations147——
Health and Medical Administrative Services27——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services59——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2,094—$9,500
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other196——
Precision Production, Other13——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services18——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians159—$9,500
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians50——

Associate's degree programs (30)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing289$79,077$17,875
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians138$73,354—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions140$72,465$19,284
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians55$58,413—
Business Administration, Management and Operations103$56,133$25,916
Accounting and Related Services59$50,791—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services103$45,204$13,542
Criminal Justice and Corrections69$42,080—
Health and Medical Administrative Services28$40,090—
Legal Support Services89$39,755—
Data Processing99$38,746—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities701$34,574$12,144
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations91$29,192—
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians20——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services19——
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions21——
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician19——
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services———
Culinary Arts and Related Services37——
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions43——
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians12——
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians10——
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)———
Hospitality Administration/Management11——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services24——
Human Services53——
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other31——
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians14——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other49——
Precision Metal Working43——

Similar colleges in South Carolina

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Horry-Georgetown Technical CollegeConway$787—$40,257
Tri-County Technical CollegePendleton$12,368—$46,048
Spartanburg Community CollegeSpartanburg$2,954—$40,504
Piedmont Technical CollegeGreenwood$4,747—$38,504
York Technical CollegeRock Hill$4,979—$42,244
Florence-Darlington Technical CollegeFlorence$6,944—$34,558
Central Carolina Technical CollegeSumter$1,232—$37,047
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical CollegeOrangeburg$6,267—$40,970

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About GTC

TypePublic certificate school
LocationGreenville, SC
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates8,916
Student-to-faculty ratio16 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitegvltec.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does GTC cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $15,996 a year (tuition and fees: $5,780 in-state, $11,060 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,029 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,112.

How much do GTC graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $43,434 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 3rd of 29 similar colleges in South Carolina.

What is GTC's graduation rate?

17% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.