--- title: "Greenville Technical College" url: https://www.heregreenville.com/schools/greenville-technical-college/ date: 2026-06-13T15:50:02+00:00 modified: 2026-06-13T15:50:02+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Greenville" attribution: "HERE Greenville" --- # Greenville Technical College *Source: [HERE Greenville](https://www.heregreenville.com/schools/greenville-technical-college/) — June 13, 2026 by * # Greenville Technical College Greenville, South Carolina (main campus: 506 S. Pleasantburg Drive) · Founded 1960 15,170 Students100+ Programs ## About the Institution Greenville Technical College, founded in 1960, is Greenville County’s public two-year college and one of the largest institutions in the South Carolina Technical College System, serving approximately 15,000 students annually across eight Greenville County locations. GTC offers more than 100 programs — from associate degrees in nursing, mechatronics, and culinary arts to university transfer pathways and continuing education — at campuses in Greenville, Simpsonville (Brashier), Greer (Benson), and Berea (Northwest). The college’s hands-on programs are deeply integrated with Upstate South Carolina’s advanced manufacturing and healthcare economy, with graduates earning 40% more income than high school-only graduates. Greenville Tech is the workforce education engine of the Greenville region, most prominently through its signature Tech Scholars Programs: partnerships with BMW, Michelin, and Bausch + Lomb that combine paid employment with tuition-supported degree pathways. The college’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation and School of Health Sciences are particularly prominent, and GTC consistently ranks first in South Carolina for dual enrollment partnerships with Greenville County Schools. In 2024, the college’s online programs rose from unranked to 21st in the nation per Newsweek under incoming president Dr. Larry Miller, who took office in 2025 as the college’s third president. ### At a Glance Nickname Trailblazers Mascot Trailblazers (NOTE: A 2014 news item states the original mascot vote selected ‘the GTC Hornets’ for club sports; the current brand is Trailblazers consistent with the college’s official visual identity and ‘Trailblazer Club’ branding) Colors Green and Navy (officially: Smart Green, Base Navy, and Energy Green) Founded 1960 Location Greenville, South Carolina (main campus: 506 S. Pleasantburg Drive) Type Public 2-year technical/community college Enrollment 15,170 President Dr. Larry Miller ## Academic Programs Greenville Tech is the workforce education engine of the Greenville region, most prominently through its signature Tech Scholars Programs: partnerships with BMW, Michelin, and Bausch + Lomb that combine paid employment with tuition-supported degree pathways. The college’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation and School of Health Sciences are particularly prominent, and GTC consistently ranks first in South Carolina for dual enrollment partnerships with Greenville County Schools. In 2024, the college’s online programs rose from unranked to 21st in the nation per Newsweek under incoming president Dr. Larry Miller, who took office in 2025 as the college’s third president. **Top program areas at Greenville Technical:** {“school”: “School of Health Sciences”, “programs”: [“Nursing”, “Radiologic Technology”, “Diagnostic Medical Sonography”, “Physical Therapist Assistant”, “Occupational Therapy Assistant”, “Respiratory Care”, “Medical Laboratory Technology”, “Surgical Technology”, “Dental”, “Health Information Management”, “Medical Assistant”, “Computed Tomography / MRI / Cancer Data Management”]} {“school”: “School of Advanced Manufacturing & Transportation Technology”, “programs”: [“Mechatronics Technology”, “Advanced Manufacturing Technology (BAS degree)”, “Industrial Electricity”, “CNC Programming & Operations”, “Welding”, “HVAC/R”, “Automotive Technology”, “Diesel Equipment Technology”, “Aircraft Maintenance Technology”, “Auto Body Repair”]} {“school”: “School of Business & Computer Technology”, “programs”: [“Accounting”, “Management”, “Computer Technology”, “Marketing”, “Supply Chain Management”, “Operations Management”, “Administrative Office Technology”]} {“school”: “School of Engineering Technology & Professional Studies”, “programs”: [“Engineering Design Technology”, “Electronics Engineering Technology”, “Construction Engineering Technology”, “Architectural Engineering Technology”, “Culinary Institute of the Carolinas”, “Paralegal”, “Criminal Justice”, “Early Care & Education”, “Human Services”]} {“school”: “School of Arts & Sciences”, “programs”: [“University Transfer”, “Visual Arts”, “College Skills”, “English as a Second Language”]} {“note”: “GTC offers 100+ total programs including certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees”, “source”: “https://www.gvltec.edu/academics_learning/areas-of-study.html”} ## Campus Locations Greenville Technical operates 8 campus locations across Greenville County. Campus Location Focus **Barton Campus** Greenville, SC (main campus; 506 S. Pleasantburg Drive) **Brashier Campus** Simpsonville, SC **Benson Campus** Greer, SC **Northwest Campus** Berea, SC **Center for Manufacturing Innovation** Greenville, SC **Truist Culinary & Hospitality Innovation Center** Greenville, SC **McKinney Automotive Center** Greenville, SC (automotive technology) **Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center** Greenville, SC ## Workforce Partnerships - **BMW** - **Michelin** - **Bausch + Lomb** ## Institution Contact **Main site:** [gvltec.edu](https://www.gvltec.edu) **Reference:** [Wikipedia profile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenville_Technical_College) ## What’s Happening at Greenville Technical **Q: Does Greenville Technical have intercollegiate athletics?** A: No. Greenville Technical College does not field a full intercollegiate athletic program. The Trailblazers identity refers to the institution’s brand and any club/recreational sports activity. **Q: How many campuses does Greenville Technical operate?** A: 8 campus locations across Greenville County. **Q: What major workforce programs does Greenville Tech offer?** A: Greenville Tech is the workforce education engine of the Upstate, with scholar partnerships including BMW, Michelin, and Bausch + Lomb. See Workforce Partnerships above for the full list. **Q: Where do I find admissions and program details?** A: Visit [www.gvltec.edu](https://www.gvltec.edu) for current admissions, tuition, and course schedules.