Electromechanical Technology at Piedmont Technical College

Greenwood, SC · Public · Associate Degree · Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians

a compact campus enrolling 3,988 students in Greenwood, SC.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $53,518 track close to the $56,358 national median for Electromechanical Technology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 63.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Electromechanical Technology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Electromechanical Technology's career paths, with 34% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #43 of 77 Electromechanical Technology programs, Piedmont Technical College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $60,159 are relatively flat compared to the $53,518 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

Electromechanical Technology offers 32 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

61 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
58
Low End
61
Score
63
High End
Earnings $53,518/yr (-5% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (66% shielded)
Job Market Medium (26,800 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$613K
3.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
64.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
7 of 7
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$9,550
Out-of-state: $13,846
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,159
12% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Electromechanical Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390 +1.5% 76%
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians $77,180 +0.6% 59%
Electrical and electronics drafters $73,720 -5.6% 43%
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
$77,390
+1.5% growth 76% AI-proof
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
$77,180
+0.6% growth 59% AI-proof
Electrical and electronics drafters
$73,720
-5.6% growth 43% AI-proof

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Electromechanical Technology Career Guide

Electromechanical Technology opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Piedmont Technical College's Electromechanical Technology program score?
This program scores 61/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Electromechanical Technology programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Can I learn Electromechanical Technology through an apprenticeship instead of Piedmont Technical College?
Yes — 32 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Electromechanical Technology career paths, including Additive 3D Printing Technician. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Piedmont Technical College.
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