Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Piedmont Technical College · Greenwood, SC
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Piedmont Technical College earn a median of $25,532 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $44,125 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,893–$61,611). Median debt is $10,500, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Midlands Technical College West Columbia | $29,688 | $10,965 |
| Technical College of the Lowcountry Beaufort | $28,441 | — |
| Spartanburg Community College Spartanburg | $28,222 | $5,471 |
| Greenville Technical College Greenville | $27,684 | $10,968 |
| York Technical College Rock Hill | $27,088 | $7,000 |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway | $26,724 | $11,878 |
| Central Carolina Technical College Sumter | $26,254 | $7,926 |
| University of South Carolina-Lancaster Lancaster | $22,995 | $9,992 |
| Tri-County Technical College Pendleton | $22,578 | $5,727 |
| University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie Allendale | $19,438 | $10,000 |
| University of South Carolina-Sumter Sumter | $18,517 | $9,500 |
| University of South Carolina-Union Union | $18,455 | $9,000 |
| Spartanburg Methodist College Spartanburg | $14,509 | $12,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Piedmont Technical College make?
The median salary is $25,532 one year after graduation and $36,983 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.