Trident Technical College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state South Carolina residents. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Trident Technical College is a public institution located in Charleston, South Carolina with approximately 10,512 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $1,406 per year. Typical graduates earn $35,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Trident Technical College (TTC) is a public community college with its main campus in Charleston, South Carolina and other campuses throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. It is part of the South Carolina Technical College System. Enrollment for each semester is approximately 12,000 students working their way toward college transfer associate degrees and technical associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path into the workforce or a stepping stone to a four-year school — the average net price is actually negative at -$3,220/year, meaning most students receive more in aid than they pay, and median debt at graduation is a very manageable $6,500. The honest concern is that median earnings of $35,100 a decade out are modest, so the value here depends heavily on which program you choose — healthcare, technical trades, and transfer-focused degrees will serve you better than open-ended paths.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% 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 (10,512 undergraduates).
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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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