At a glance
Average net price
$1,664
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
44.9%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
3,890
In-state tuition
$1,986
Out-of-state tuition
$6,594
Cost of attendance
$10,430
Median earnings (10y)
$36,142
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (39%), health (22%), trades & services (16%).
- STEM7%
- Health22%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts39%
- Social sciences8%
- Trades & services16%
- Liberal arts30.8%~1,198 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions21.8%~850 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~326 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business8.1%~313 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~219 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education4.8%~188 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science4.3%~165 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~121 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~107 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~98 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.1%~81 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal2.1%~81 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~63 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering1.0%~40 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 672 | $25,399 | $11,321 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 168 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 157 | — | $10,208 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Undergraduate certificate | 120 | — | $25,522 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 106 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 92 | — | $17,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 79 | $59,790 | $21,448 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 61 | — | $25,000 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 59 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 58 | — | $24,617 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 57 | $30,262 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 51 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 49 | — | $9,667 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 44 | $33,271 | $36,237 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 40 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 40 | $44,506 | $22,313 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 39 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 38 | $50,767 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 34 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 31 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 28 | — | — |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 24 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 22 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 21 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 19 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Undergraduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Durham Technical Community College
Durham Technical Community College is a mid-sized institution located in Durham, North Carolina, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 3,890 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Foreign languages.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Durham Technical Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $1,664 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,986 for in-state students and $6,594 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $10,430 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 44.9%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $36,142 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Durham Technical Community College confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Foreign languages. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (39% of credentials), health (22% of credentials), trades & services (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Durham, North Carolina (city), Durham Technical Community College draws students from across North Carolina and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Durham Technical Community College
Q.How much does Durham Technical Community College cost?
The average net price at Durham Technical Community College is $1,664 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $10,430.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Durham Technical Community College?
Durham Technical Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 44.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Durham Technical Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Durham Technical Community College graduate earns $36,142 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Durham Technical Community College?
Published tuition is $1,986 in-state and $6,594 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Durham Technical Community College located?
Durham Technical Community College is located in Durham, North Carolina (ZIP 27703).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Durham Technical Community College at their official website.