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Tri-County Technical College

Pendleton, SC·Public·4,960 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. a public school with 4,960 students.

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4,960
Students
$5,807
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$30,500
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Tri-County Technical College is a public institution located in Pendleton, South Carolina with approximately 4,960 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,807 per year. Typical graduates earn $30,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

Tri-County Technical College is a public community college in Pendleton, South Carolina. It is part of the South Carolina Technical College System. Established in 1962, Tri-County Technical College has four campuses in Pendleton, Anderson, Easley, and Seneca, serving Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties. The college has a partnership with nearby Clemson University to allow students who plan to declare a limited enrollment major or missing college-level credits at Clemson to enroll at Tri-County and transfer to Clemson after two semesters whilst holding status as Clemson Students.

This is a strong option for cost-conscious students, with an average net price of just $5,807 per year and median debt at graduation of only $5,500 — both impressively low. The concern worth noting is the median earnings of $30,500 a decade after enrollment, which is modest and suggests this path works best as a stepping stone to further education or a specific trade rather than a standalone career launcher. Worth considering if you have a clear vocational or transfer goal in mind and want to minimize financial risk while figuring out your direction.

Founded
1962
Setting
Midsize suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions8%
Business & Marketing5%
Computer Science1%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Engineering0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,448
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,096
Avg Net Price
$5,807
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants40%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.5x

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

White74%
Black10%
Hispanic/Latino8%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,960 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Tri-County Technical College

7900 U.S. Hwy 76

Pendleton, SC 29670

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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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