Durham Technical Community College
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. a public school with 3,890 students.
About This School
Durham Technical Community College is a public institution located in Durham, North Carolina with approximately 3,890 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $1,664 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 5% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,890 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Durham Technical Community College
1637 Lawson Street
Durham, NC 27703-5023
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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