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Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, TX·Public·42,300 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want a major research university experience. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 42,300 students.

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42,300
Students
$4,337
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$38,200
Earnings
10 yr
$9,104
Debt

About This School

Tarrant County College District is a public institution located in Fort Worth, Texas with approximately 42,300 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,337 per year. Typical graduates earn $38,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Tarrant County College District (TCCD) is a public community college in Tarrant County, Texas. Commonly known as Tarrant County College, TCC offers associate degrees and certificates, academic transfer programs, technical and occupational programs, continuing education, and community classes.

This is a strong option for students looking to minimize debt while completing an associate degree or transferring to a four-year school — at just $6,073 per year average net cost and a median debt of only $5,500 at graduation, it's one of the more affordable paths in Texas. The trade-off worth knowing: median earnings 10 years out sit at $38,200, which is modest, so students planning to stop at an associate degree should think carefully about which program they choose and whether transfer is part of the plan.

Founded
1965
Setting
Large city
Avg Faculty Salary
$8,399

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing10%
Health Professions9%
Computer Science7%
Education1%
Engineering0%
Social Sciences0%
Visual & Performing Arts0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Post MaloneCharles BakerLeon Bridges

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,863
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,370
Avg Net Price
$4,337
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$3,334
$30–48k$3,899
$48–75k$5,406
$75–110k$7,299
$110k+$10,749

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

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants27%
Median debt at graduation$9,104

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,104
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$35,400
Female graduates$29,900

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

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,104
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$32,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.2x

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%
Black18%
Hispanic/Latino37%
Asian7%
Two or more races4%
International1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (42,300 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Tarrant County College District

300 Trinity Campus Circle

Fort Worth, TX 76102

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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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