Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, South Carolina · Public · 5,071 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 33 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,937 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,576 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,201 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,105 |
| $110k and up | $19,459 |
| All families (average) | $14,670 |
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 | $41,384 | +$6,575 | clears the bar | $5,727 | 0.9 yrs |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $58,406 | +$23,597 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,576 | +$41,767 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,355 | +$16,546 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $47,810 | +$13,001 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Data Processing | Associate's Degree | $52,237 | +$17,428 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $71,146 | +$36,337 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate's Degree | $62,901 | +$28,092 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $42,077 | +$7,268 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Associate's Degree | $33,376 | -$1,433 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $45,462 | +$10,653 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Associate's Degree | $64,535 | +$29,726 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $52,963 | +$18,154 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 42% 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.