Durham Technical Community College

Durham, NC · Public · Associate degree-granting

A public institution in Durham, North Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Durham Technical Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 3,890 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,142 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 39.8%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $14,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.45x. The average net price after financial aid is $1,664 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Computer & Information Sciences, Teacher Education, Linguistics, and Criminal Justice & Corrections.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,142
Graduation Rate
39.8%
Median Debt
$14,750
Average Net Price
$1,664
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
10.86x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.45x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
3,890
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
66.4%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$1,986
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,594
Pell Grant Rate
31.4%
Federal Loan Rate
6.8%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$525
Income $30K–$48K
$1,495
Income $48K–$75K
$2,850
Income $110K+
$9,930

Student Demographics

Women
62.9%
White
21.9%
Black
34.4%
Hispanic
23.1%
Asian
4.7%
Two or More Races
3.8%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
24.5%

Accreditations

Programs (49)

Associate (23)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $42,665 402
Registered Nursing $83,872 41
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $38,883 28
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 28
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 25
Health Services Administration $54,338 23
Business Administration & Management Not reported 19
Teacher Education Not reported 16
Engineering Not reported 10
Ophthalmic & Optometric Support $74,897 9
Legal Support Services Not reported 7
Fire Protection Not reported 7
Dental Support Services Not reported 7
Health Services Administration & Management Not reported 7
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 6
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 6
Accounting Not reported 6
Homeland Security Not reported 5
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other Not reported 5
Hospitality Management Not reported 4
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 3
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 3
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (23)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 87
Teacher Education $38,884 80
Linguistics Not reported 75
Criminal Justice & Corrections $61,534 61
Business Administration & Management Not reported 55
Health Services Administration $88,914 46
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 42
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 40
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 36
Practical Nursing $74,234 22
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 15
Machinist Not reported 15
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 13
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 13
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 8
Legal Support Services Not reported 8
Fire Protection Not reported 7
Dental Support Services Not reported 7
Accounting Not reported 7
Hospitality Management Not reported 6
Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Not reported 5
Entrepreneurship Not reported 4
Homeland Security Not reported 3
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate 2
Electrical Engineering Technology Associate 2
Pharmacy Undergraduate Certificate 2

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