At a glance
Average net price
$14,670
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
42.4%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
5,071
In-state tuition
$4,448
Out-of-state tuition
$11,815
Cost of attendance
$25,057
Median earnings (10y)
$40,101
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
13 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (51% of credentials).
- STEM8%
- Health9%
- Business5%
- Humanities & arts51%
- Social sciences2%
- Trades & services24%
- Liberal arts50.3%~2,551 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Precision production10.3%~524 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mechanic & repair10.3%~522 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~463 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Engineering tech6.1%~311 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business5.4%~272 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~115 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science2.1%~106 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~89 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture1.0%~49 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare 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. | Undergraduate certificate | 1,857 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 665 | $18,872 | $8,750 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 506 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 381 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 222 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 195 | $55,523 | $21,250 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 115 | $38,567 | $25,506 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 79 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 75 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 59 | $54,890 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 59 | $27,930 | $9,450 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 57 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 55 | — | $18,218 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 54 | — | — |
| Data Processing. | Associate's | 51 | $26,996 | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Undergraduate certificate | 50 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 49 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Associate's | 48 | $46,789 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 40 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 39 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 38 | $27,540 | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 33 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 32 | — | — |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies. | Undergraduate certificate | 32 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate's | 32 | $22,141 | $11,550 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 30 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 30 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 23 | $26,248 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | Associate's | 15 | $44,585 | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 14 | $32,874 | — |
| Data Processing. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 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 Tri-County Technical College
Tri-County Technical College is a large institution located in Pendleton, South Carolina, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 5,071 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Precision production, Mechanic & repair.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Tri-County Technical College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,670 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,448 for in-state students and $11,815 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,057 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 42.4%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $40,101 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Tri-County Technical College confers degrees and certificates across 13 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Precision production, Mechanic & repair. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (51% of credentials), trades & services (24% of credentials), health (9% 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 Pendleton, South Carolina (suburb), Tri-County Technical College draws students from across South 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 Tri-County Technical College
Q.How much does Tri-County Technical College cost?
The average net price at Tri-County Technical College is $14,670 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,057.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Tri-County Technical College?
Tri-County Technical College has a 6-year graduation rate of 42.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Tri-County Technical College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Tri-County Technical College graduate earns $40,101 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Tri-County Technical College?
Published tuition is $4,448 in-state and $11,815 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Tri-County Technical College located?
Tri-County Technical College is located in Pendleton, South Carolina (ZIP 29670).
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 Tri-County Technical College at their official website.