by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Piedmont Technical College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Piedmont Technical College ran $5,675 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $6,923. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals were $245 in-state and $245 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,430 | $6,678 |
| Fees | $245 | $245 |
| Total | $5,675 | $6,923 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will Piedmont Technical College charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Piedmont Technical College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In SC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Piedmont Technical College is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Piedmont Technical College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Piedmont Technical College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,070 | $6,348 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,070 | $6,348 |
| One Year Ago | $5,430 | $6,678 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,430 | $6,678 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Piedmont Technical College has trended over the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.26%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,803. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.67%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $7,038.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,803 | $7,038 |
| In 2 Years | $5,934 | $7,155 |
| In 3 Years | $6,067 | $7,274 |
| In 4 Years | $6,203 | $7,395 |
| In 5 Years | $6,343 | $7,518 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $28,862, compared with about $24,007 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Piedmont Technical College, head to the Piedmont Technical College Financial Aid page.
