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Is Durham Technical Community College Worth It?

Durham, NC · Large city · 3,890 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release

Durham Technical Community College is a Associate's College located in large city in Durham, NC. It enrolls approximately 3,890 students. 45% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — mediocre — worth asking why. With $36,142 median earnings and $14,750 median debt, median debt equals about 5 months of gross pay (estimate) — a solid ROI. Only 24% of borrowers are making progress on their loans 3 years after leaving school — a warning sign about post-graduation outcomes.

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Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)

Avg Net Price / Year
$1,664
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,750
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,142
4-yr Grad Rate
45%
Tuition (In-State)
$1,986
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$6,594
3-yr Loan Repayment
24%
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