Durham Technical Community College
Durham, North Carolina · Public · 3,890 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 50 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $525 |
| $30k to $48k | $1,495 |
| $48k to $75k | $2,850 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,407 |
| $110k and up | $9,930 |
| All families (average) | $1,664 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $42,665 | +$8,606 | clears the bar | $10,875 | 1.3 yrs |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $26,246 | -$7,813 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,966 | +$12,907 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,884 | +$4,825 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $83,872 | +$49,813 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $61,534 | +$27,475 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $38,883 | +$4,824 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $45,847 | +$11,788 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $54,338 | +$20,279 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $74,234 | +$40,175 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $88,914 | +$54,855 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $74,897 | +$40,838 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 31% of students receive Pell grants · 45% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.