Durham Technical Community College

Public two-year college in Durham, NC that costs an average of $3,152 a year after financial aid and graduates 31% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$3,152
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
31%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$40,827

PublicLarge city3,890 undergraduates

Cost of Durham Technical Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$10,327
Tuition and fees, in-state$1,986
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$6,594
Books and supplies$1,300
Average net price after aid$3,152

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$3,199
$30,001–48,000$2,060
$48,001–75,000$3,077
$75,001–110,000$5,082
$110,001+$9,827

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Durham Technical Community College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate31%
First-year retention66%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$38,102
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$40,827
Rank in North Carolina (earnings)12th of 36 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$10,500
Typical monthly loan payment$119 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants35%
Students with federal loans5.9%

Majors and programs at Durham Technical Community College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (25)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences101$68,497—
Criminal Justice and Corrections101$56,889—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods107$41,912—
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services148$41,281—
Accounting and Related Services7——
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services17——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions———
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians17——
Business Administration, Management and Operations95——
Culinary Arts and Related Services31——
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions17——
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers54——
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians10——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations8——
Fire Protection8——
Health and Medical Administrative Services71——
Homeland Security3——
Hospitality Administration/Management10——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services49——
Legal Support Services19——
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions7——
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration2——
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants46——
Precision Metal Working42——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians52——

Associate's degree programs (26)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing79$78,517$12,000
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions22$63,645—
Health and Medical Administrative Services40$52,780—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services52$42,796—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities670$39,477$9,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods31$38,690—
Accounting and Related Services10——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions53——
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians8——
Biotechnology———
Business Administration, Management and Operations35——
Computer and Information Sciences48——
Criminal Justice and Corrections9——
Culinary Arts and Related Services6——
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions9——
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers9——
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians4——
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians10——
Engineering19——
Fire Protection9——
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs13——
Homeland Security6——
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other7——
Hospitality Administration/Management6——
Legal Support Services14——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians10——

Similar colleges in North Carolina

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Johnston Community CollegeSmithfield$5,459—$41,366
Central Carolina Community CollegeSanford$5,828—$37,196
Catawba Valley Community CollegeHickory$6,463—$41,272
Coastal Carolina Community CollegeJacksonville$9,584—$43,014
Sandhills Community CollegePinehurst$6,345—$36,323
Caldwell Community College and Technical InstituteHudson$11,351—$37,836
Forsyth Technical Community CollegeWinston-Salem$2,937—$40,074
College of the AlbemarleElizabeth City$2,323—$33,906

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About Durham Technical Community College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationDurham, NC
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates3,890
Student-to-faculty ratio7 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitedurhamtech.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Durham Technical Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $10,327 a year (tuition and fees: $1,986 in-state, $6,594 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $3,152 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $3,199.

How much do Durham Technical Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $40,827 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 12th of 36 similar colleges in North Carolina.

What is Durham Technical Community College's graduation rate?

31% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 66% of first-year students return for a second year.