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Tri-County Community College
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Annual Tuition
$2,363
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
N/A
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
44.8%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$32,232
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Tri-County Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Murphy, NC. With a competitive tuition profile of $2,363, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 44.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$4,726
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
2.1 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$2,232
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$17,594
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$39,914
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 45%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$2,363
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
64.0%
Success
44.8%
In-State Cost
$2,363
Age 25+ Students
19.6%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 3
Working at 6yr
428 students
Local City Insights
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