Tri-County Technical College

https://www.tctc.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $4,256
    2024 Average Net Price
    $16,927
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    5,890
    57.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    42.4%
    799 Graduates

    About

    Tri-County Technical College is a higher education institution located in Anderson County, SC. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Tri-County Technical College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (332 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (103 degrees), and General Business (64 degrees).

    In 2024, 2,572 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tri-County Technical College. 50.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,015 degrees), 11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (183 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Tri-County Technical College is $4,256, which is $−3,904 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Tri-County Technical College is $4,256, which is $3,904 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,927.

    In 2024, 86% of undergraduate students attending Tri-County Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $4,256
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Tri-County Technical College was $4,256. The cost of tuition at Tri-County Technical College is $−3,904 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $16,927
    2024 Value
    119%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Tri-County Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,927. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Tri-County Technical College grew by 119%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $22,545
    Room and Board
    $2,600
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Tri-County Technical College was of $22,545 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 139% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,600. The cost of books and supplies increased by 100% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    86%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    11%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    86% of undergraduate students at Tri-County Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Tri-County Technical College had a total enrollment of 5,890 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Tri-County Technical College is 3,401 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,489. This means that 57.7% of students enrolled at Tri-County Technical College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Tri-County Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.9% White, 10.5% Black or African American, 9.22% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Two or More Races, 1.43% Asian, 0.187% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0509% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Tri-County Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (39.2%), followed by White Female (36.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.94%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    57.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Tri-County Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,890 students. The full-time enrollment at Tri-County Technical College is 3,401 and the part-time enrollment is 2,489. This means that 57.7% of students enrolled at Tri-County Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    55%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Tri-County Technical College was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Tri-County Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      4,295 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      618 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      543 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Tri-County Technical College is 72.9% White, 10.5% Black or African American, 9.22% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Two or More Races, 1.43% Asian, 0.187% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0509% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 46 more women than men received degrees from Tri-County Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tri-County Technical College is white (2,015 degrees awarded). There were 11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (183 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Tri-County Technical College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (332 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (103 degrees) and General Business (64 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tri-County Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (266 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (58 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,294 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tri-County Technical College are Elementary & middle school teachers (94,943 people), Other managers (69,703 people), Software developers (44,943 people), Education administrators (29,021 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (26,879 people).

    The most specialized majors at Tri-County Technical College in 2024 are Precision Production (266 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (58 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,294 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (265 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (158 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tri-County Technical College are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Actuaries

    The most specialized majors at Tri-County Technical College are Precision Production (266 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (58 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,294 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (265 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (158 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tri-County Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (201,018 people), Computer Systems Design (75,075 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (63,352 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (57,372 people), and Construction (50,377 people).

    The most specialized majors at Tri-County Technical College are Precision Production (266 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (58 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,294 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (265 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (158 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Tri-County Technical College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      49 degrees awarded
    2. Dental Assisting
      21 degrees awarded
    3. Medical Assistant
      14 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Tri-County Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 49 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    1,263
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,309
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 1,263 degrees were awarded to men at Tri-County Technical College, which is 0.965 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,309).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 489 degrees were awarded to men at Tri-County Technical College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.607 times less than the 805 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 805 degrees were awarded to men at Tri-County Technical College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.65 times more than the 489 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    32%
    100% Completion Time
    39%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 32% of students graduating from Tri-County Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,015 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      183 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      166 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Tri-County Technical College is white (2,015 degrees awarded). There were 11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (183 degrees).

    1.44% of degree recipients (37 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      1,189 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      1,167 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      1,034 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tri-County Technical College is white male (1,189 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,167 degrees).

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    Operations

    Tri-County Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $37.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.17M (11.3%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Tri-County Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 70.9M. Tri-County Technical College employs 138 No academic ranks. Most academics at Tri-County Technical College are Female No academic rank (78), and Male No academic rank (60).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tri-County Technical College are: Management, with 50 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 47 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 37 employees.

    Endowment

    $37.1M
    2024 Endowment
    9.49%
    growth from 2023

    Tri-County Technical College has an endowment valued at about $37.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Tri-County Technical College grew 9.49% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $30.7M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $27.5M
    2024 Salaries
    7.59%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Tri-County Technical College paid a median of $27.5M in salaries, which represents 38.8% of their overall expenditure ($70.9M) and a 7.59% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.24% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.21% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $7.84M
    Instructional Salaries
    138
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Tri-County Technical College paid a total of $7.84M to 138 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tri-County Technical College were Management with 50 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 47 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 37 employees.

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