Funeral Service and Mortuary Science at Piedmont Technical College

Associate's Degree

Location: Greenwood, SC•In-State Tuition: $4,775•Out-of-State Tuition: $6,923
Median Earnings (1yr)
$35,693
10th percentile
Est. Median Debt
$17,063
Est. from national median (8 programs)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Piedmont Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Piedmont Technical College graduates earn $36k, placing them in the 10th percentile of all funeral service and mortuary science associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina

Funeral Service and Mortuary Science associates's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Piedmont Technical College$35,693$40,922$17,063*—
National Median$44,695—$20,000*0.45
* Estimated from similar programs

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Piedmont Technical College, approximately 48% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.