Trade and career programs at Greenville Technical College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Certificate | 93 | $42,725 | $47,510 | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 83 | $52,261 | $55,189 | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 83 | n/a | $58,645 | $9,500 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 81 | $51,408 | $55,514 | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 75 | $26,439 | $31,625 | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 71 | $72,465 | $63,345 | $19,284 |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 54 | $45,204 | $49,509 | $13,542 |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 36 | $39,755 | $40,785 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 34 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 34 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 31 | $58,413 | $55,279 | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 24 | n/a | $63,910 | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 23 | n/a | $39,944 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 20 | n/a | $36,700 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 19 | n/a | $62,394 | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 19 | n/a | $45,056 | n/a |
| Massage therapy | Certificate | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 16 | $40,090 | $50,512 | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 15 | n/a | $30,670 | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Greenville Technical College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $5,780 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $15,996 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $10,029 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $10,112 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $9,275 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,313 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $10,218 |
| Over $110,000 | $11,574 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- Former students earned a median of $43,434 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $15,533 in federal student loans.
- 40% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Greenville Technical College cost?
Tuition and fees are $5,780 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $10,029 in 2024-25.
How much do Greenville Technical College graduates earn?
EMT, surgical tech and imaging associate degree graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $72,465 one year after finishing.
Is Greenville Technical College accredited?
Greenville Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Academy of Hair Technology, Greenville: $6,300 a year
- Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Greenville, Greenville: $18,637 a year
- Paul Mitchell the School-Greenville, Greenville: $18,575 a year
More: all trade schools in South Carolina · Greenville Technical College on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.