Cost & ROI · 2026
Is Delaware Technical Community College-Terry worth it?
Pay $11,578/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $41,448 ten years out — about 3.6× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: B.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry vs Delaware avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical Delaware college and the typical US college.
| Metric | Delaware Technical Community College-Terry | Delaware avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▲ $11,578 | $16,180 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $41,448 | $52,922 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | ▲ $10,500 | $23,432 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▼ 22.5% | 43.9% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | — | 67.2% | 72.3% |
Hidden cost
What you actually pay, by family income
Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.
Total cost
4-year cost projection
Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.
Sticker price (without aid) would run roughly $68,928 over four years. Most students get $5,654/yr in grants and scholarships.
Debt math
Loan repayment scenarios
If you borrow the median $10,500 at a 6.5% federal rate, here's what each repayment plan looks like.
Debt-to-earnings: 25% of one year's median pay. Financial advisors recommend keeping student debt under 100% of expected first-year salary. You're well below that threshold.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median Delaware Technical Community College-Terry grad earns about -$142,080 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).
Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.
The verdict
What the numbers say about Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
The average student at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry pays $11,578 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $17,232 published sticker price. That is below the DE average net price of $16,180.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $41,448 — below the DE median of $52,922. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.
Typical graduates borrow about $10,500, roughly $114 a month on a standard ten-year plan — a manageable load at about 25% of one year's median earnings.
Frequently asked
Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $11,578 per year. That's $5,654/yr in financial aid against the $17,232 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $46,312.
How much do Delaware Technical Community College-Terry graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Delaware Technical Community College-Terry graduates earn a median of $41,448 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 3.6× the annual net cost.
How much debt do Delaware Technical Community College-Terry graduates take on?
Median federal loan debt at graduation is $10,500 — about $114/month on a standard 10-year repayment plan (assuming a 6.5% federal rate). 13.8% of students take federal loans.
Is Delaware Technical Community College-Terry worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns Delaware Technical Community College-Terry a value grade of B — top 36% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $11,578/yr, earn $41,448/yr ten years out, ROI score of 8.95. Exceptional Investment.
What financial aid is available at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry?
38.3% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 13.8% take federal student loans. On average, students get $5,654 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.
What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry?
In-state tuition is $5,445 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $12,308 per year — a difference of $6,863/yr or $27,452 over four years.
How does net price change with family income at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $10,934. Students from families earning over $110k pay about $14,968. See the chart below for all five income bands.
How we calculate ROI
Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →