Business Operations Support and Assistant Services at Piedmont Technical College

Piedmont Technical College's Business Operations Support program delivers outcomes that lag behind South Carolina's better options, though not catastrophically. While graduates earn $27,024 in their first year—slightly below both the state median and national average—they're making notably less than peers at Greenville Technical College ($35,672) or even nearby Tri-County Technical ($28,319). That gap matters when you're starting a career in administrative support.

The debt picture offers some relief: at $19,750, it's manageable relative to first-year earnings, and graduates do see steady income growth to $31,485 by year four. That 17% earnings increase suggests real career progression is possible. However, the 40th percentile ranking among South Carolina programs means more than half of similar programs in the state produce better outcomes, even while serving comparable student populations.

For families considering this program, the math isn't terrible—graduates can reasonably manage their debt—but the opportunity cost deserves attention. If your student can access one of the higher-performing technical colleges in South Carolina's system, they'd likely start their career on stronger financial footing. If Piedmont is the most accessible option due to location or circumstances, the program provides a viable path forward, just not an exceptional one.