Tri-County Community College
Murphy, North Carolina · Public · 472 undergraduates
Of 3 programs with reported earnings, 2 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 40 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,220 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,224 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,984 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,013 |
| All families (average) | $7,799 |
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 | $41,496 | +$7,437 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $83,880 | +$49,821 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $33,155 | -$904 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 29% of students receive Pell grants · 54% 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.