A recent third party evaluation concluded that each dollar spent supporting the college gained nearly $12 in added taxes and public sector savings. And in one fiscal year, GTC contributed more than $400 million into the Greenville economy.
What is the value of a Greenville Technical College education? A recent third party evaluation concluded that GTC graduates earn more than 40% higher annual incomes than those with just high school diplomas. Over a working lifetime, this means about $540,000 in more personal income. And higher earnings lead to increases in the tax base. In one fiscal year, this led to more than $200 million in added tax revenue.