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Delaware Technical Community College-Terry

Dover, DE·Public·10,867 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Delaware residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 10,867 students.

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10,867
Students
$11,578
Net Price
22%
Grad Rate
$35,900
Earnings
10 yr
$10,500
Debt

About This School

Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is a public institution located in Dover, Delaware with approximately 10,867 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,578 per year. The graduation rate is 22%, and the typical graduate earns $35,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $8,033/year after aid and only $5,500 in median debt at graduation, the cost is genuinely manageable — but the 19% graduation rate is a real concern, suggesting most students who start here don't finish. Worth considering if you have a clear, specific program goal and a solid plan to stay on track, but go in with eyes open knowing the odds of completion require serious personal commitment.

Setting
Small city
Avg Faculty Salary
$8,962

Popular Programs

Health Professions38%
Business & Marketing12%
Education9%
Computer Science6%
Biological Sciences1%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Communications1%
Engineering1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,445
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,308
Avg Net Price
$11,578
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$10,934
$30–48k$10,973
$48–75k$12,317
$75–110k$14,178
$110k+$14,968

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants38%
Median debt at graduation$10,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
22%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$10,500
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$30,300
Female graduates$27,100

Gap: 11% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

What Each Major Actually Earns

Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.

Delaware Technical Community College-Terry graduates earn most above the national rate in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($91,730 vs $80,813 nationally), and most below it in Accounting and Related Services ($45,606 vs $47,660).

MajorGradsHereNationalDiff
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing315$91,730$80,813+$10,917
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities191$48,216$44,125+$4,091
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods96$38,352$37,656+$696
Computer and Information Sciences, General91$64,667$54,246+$10,421
Human Services, General85$43,316$39,422+$3,894
Criminal Justice and Corrections66$51,745$46,706+$5,039
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions62$73,359$65,389+$7,970
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services61$52,551$42,269+$10,282
Business/Commerce, General59$53,795$49,927+$3,868
Business Administration, Management and Operations47$51,466$48,733+$2,733
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians32$58,932$58,424+$508
Accounting and Related Services29$45,606$47,660−$2,054

U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$10,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White41%
Black28%
Hispanic/Latino19%
Asian3%
Two or more races5%
International1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,867 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Delaware Technical Community College-Terry

100 Campus Drive

Dover, DE 19901

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Delaware Technical Community College-Terry cost?

The average net price at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is about $11,578 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.

What is the graduation rate at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry?

Delaware Technical Community College-Terry has a graduation rate of 22%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.

Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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