Outcomes at Piedmont Technical
Graduation Rate
27.77%
Transfer-out Rate
15.29%
Retention Rate
61.00%
The graduation rate at Piedmont Technical College is 27.77% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in South Carolina. 178 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 641 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 36.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 15.29% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in South Carolina. The retention rate (full-time students) is 61% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Piedmont Technical College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Piedmont Technical College. 178 students have completed and 98 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 52 students still enrolled and 313 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 641 | 280 | 361 |
| Completers | 178 (27.77%) | 86 (30.71%) | 92 (25.48%) |
| Transfer-out | 98 (15.29%) | 35 (12.50%) | 63 (17.45%) |
| Still Enrolled | 52 (8.11%) | 18 (6.43%) | 34 (9.42%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 313 (48.83%) | 141 (50.36%) | 172 (47.65%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 29 students have completed in 2 years and additional 38 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 178 (27.77%) |
86 (30.71%) |
92 (25.48%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 38 (5.93%) |
21 (7.50%) |
17 (4.71%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 140 (21.84%) |
65 (23.21%) |
75 (20.78%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 107 (16.69%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 29 (4.52%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 78 (12.17%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 27.77% (178/641) | 30.71% (86/280) | 25.48% (92/361) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25.00% (1/4) | 33.33% (1/3) | 0.00% (0/1) |
| Asian | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 18.24% (27/148) | 18.64% (11/59) | 17.98% (16/89) |
| Hispanic | 29.03% (18/62) | 33.33% (7/21) | 26.83% (11/41) |
| White | 31.45% (128/407) | 35.29% (66/187) | 28.18% (62/220) |
| Two or More Race | 15.79% (3/19) | 10.00% (1/10) | 22.22% (2/9) |