Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Greenville Technical College

Can a community college liberal arts degree really deliver 34% earnings growth in just three years? Greenville Technical College's program suggests it can. Graduates start at $27,684—modest but slightly above the national average—then jump to $37,033 by year four. That's nearly $10,000 in wage growth, moving graduates well beyond both South Carolina's typical outcome ($25,893) and the national median for similar programs.

The debt picture reinforces the value here. At $12,190, borrowing sits below both state and national medians, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44. Within South Carolina's competitive landscape of 31 programs, Greenville Technical ranks in the 60th percentile—ahead of most community colleges but trailing Midlands Technical's $29,688 starting point. Still, the robust sample size (100+ graduates) confirms these aren't fluky numbers.

For South Carolina families, this represents a solid foundation degree that delivers steady income progression without burdensome debt. The program won't produce immediate high earners, but the trajectory matters more than the starting line. If your student needs an affordable credential that opens doors to career advancement, Greenville Technical's track record of turning $27K starters into $37K earners within four years makes a compelling case.