Registered Nursing at Piedmont Technical College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what Piedmont Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Piedmont Technical College is located in Greenwood, SC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 70 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Piedmont Technical College.
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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.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Piedmont Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Piedmont Technical College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #14 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #19 of 30 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #260 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #317 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #804 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1296 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Piedmont Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Piedmont Technical College are 91% women (64) and 9% men (6).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Piedmont Technical College
Of the 70 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Piedmont Technical College, 91% were women (64) and 9% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Piedmont Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Black / African American | 27 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Piedmont Technical College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Piedmont Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.