Greenville Technical College is Growing Greenville

Greenville Technical College (GTC) provides high-quality learning opportunities at a cost people can afford from locations they can reach. Since its beginning in 1962, the college has worked with employers to deliver relevant skills, giving students what they need to qualify for good jobs and succeed in their careers.

Driving Personal and Economic Growth in Greenville County

A recent third-party analysis found that Greenville Technical College generates $932.7 million in total economic output, with alumni contributing more than $700 million of that total. As graduates earn higher wages, the entire community benefits through increased local spending and stronger public revenues.

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The Return on Investment of a Greenville Technical College Education

A Greenville Technical College education pays off—for students and for the community.

Graduates earn an average of $19,260 more per year than those with only a high school diploma, adding up to significantly higher lifetime earnings. Those increased wages also strengthen the local economy by expanding the tax base.

For taxpayers, the return is clear: for every $1 of public investment in GTC, $4.00 is returned over the course of graduates’ working lives.*

^{* Source: Greenville Technical College Economic Impact Report, Lightcast, April 2024.}

Economic Impact

Greenville Technical College boosts the local workforce and drives economic growth, contributing $627 million and supporting over 8,500 jobs in Greenville County (FY23-24). Watch the video for more information about our economic impact.