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Durham Technical Community College

Durham, NC·Public·3,195 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

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3,195
Students
$1,183
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$31,800
Earnings
10 yr
$8,719
Debt

About This School

Durham Technical Community College is a public institution located in Durham, North Carolina with approximately 3,195 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $1,183 per year. Typical graduates earn $31,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Durham Technical Community College is a public community college in Durham, North Carolina. The college serves Northern Durham County at its Northern Durham Center, and in Orange County at its Orange County Campus completed in 2008.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while building a career foundation — at just $1,183 per year after aid, this is one of the most affordable college options available anywhere. The concern is the earnings picture: graduates are reporting a median of $31,800 a decade after enrollment, which is modest and worth weighing carefully against your career goals. This school makes the most sense for students pursuing specific technical certifications, transferring to a four-year school, or entering fields like healthcare or trades where local demand is strong.

Founded
1961
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Health Professions18%
Computer Science8%
Business & Marketing8%
Education7%
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
$1,986
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,594
Avg Net Price
$1,183
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants31%
Median debt at graduation$8,719

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,719
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,719
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$24,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.6x

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

White26%
Black33%
Hispanic/Latino23%
Asian5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,195 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Durham Technical Community College

1637 Lawson Street

Durham, NC 27703-5023

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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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

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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