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Trident Technical College

A+
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 1% value
Not reported Acceptance $1,406 Avg net price 29.6% Graduate $38,253 Median earnings 10,512 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
City
Enrollment
10,512 students
Women / Men
64.8% / 35.2%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
Open / not reported

Cost

Avg net price
$1,406
Sticker price
$13,408
Tuition (in-state)
$4,546
Tuition (out-of-state)
$8,620

Outcomes

Graduation rate
29.6%
Retention rate
59.2%
Median earnings (10y)
$38,253
Median debt
$13,029 (~$141/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
28.2%
Take federal loans
13.3%

All majors at Trident Technical College

58 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Culinary Arts and Related Services
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Data Processing
Hospitality Administration/Management
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Accounting and Related Services
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Business/Commerce, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Ground Transportation
Design and Applied Arts
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services
Precision Metal Working
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Human Services, General
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Legal Support Services
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering, General
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Homeland Security
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer Programming
Air Transportation
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations
Agricultural Business and Management
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
English Language and Literature, General
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Social Work
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

Cost & ROI

Is Trident Technical College worth it?

Pay $1,406/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $38,253 ten years out — about 27.2× the annual cost. Value grade: A+.

Avg net price
$1,406/yr
Median earnings
$38,253/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$13,029~$141/mo
4-year est. cost
$5,624net of aid

Frequently asked questions

Does Trident Technical College report an acceptance rate?

Trident Technical College does not report a standard undergraduate acceptance rate in the current federal dataset. EduGradify shows this as open or not reported instead of treating missing data as a precise 100% admit rate.

How much does Trident Technical College cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $1,406. The sticker price before any aid is $13,408, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $5,624.

How much debt do Trident Technical College graduates have?

Graduates leave Trident Technical College with a median federal student loan balance of $13,029, which works out to about $141 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 13.3% of students take federal loans.

Is Trident Technical College worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Trident Technical College graduates earn a median of $38,253 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 27.2× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Trident Technical College a value grade of A+.

What is the graduation rate at Trident Technical College?

29.6% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Trident Technical College within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 59.2%.

What are the most popular majors at Trident Technical College?

58 programs are listed in federal data; 51 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Trident Technical College is Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (20.0%), followed by Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (13.6%).

What percent of Trident Technical College students receive financial aid?

28.2% of Trident Technical College students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 13.3% take federal student loans.

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