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.
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:
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{“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”]}
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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
Reference: Wikipedia profile
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 for current admissions, tuition, and course schedules.