Trident Technical College
Charleston, South Carolina · Public · 10,512 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 70 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,057 |
| $30k to $48k | $516 |
| $48k to $75k | $1,141 |
| $75k to $110k | $2,174 |
| $110k and up | $6,542 |
| All families (average) | $1,406 |
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 | $51,912 | +$17,103 | clears the bar | $10,256 | 0.6 yrs |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,550 | +$17,741 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,575 | +$41,766 | clears the bar | $21,050 | 0.5 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,449 | +$1,640 | clears the bar | $11,666 | 7.1 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate's Degree | $54,774 | +$19,965 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Data Processing | Associate's Degree | $48,936 | +$14,127 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,732 | +$4,923 | clears the bar | $2,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,266 | +$17,457 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,849 | -$1,960 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,733 | +$9,924 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants · 30% 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.