Durham Technical Community College

www.durhamtech.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,128

2.95% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$4,181

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,354

18.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36.2%

71 Graduates

About

Durham Technical Community College is a higher education institution located in Durham County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Durham Technical Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (236 degrees awarded), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (166 degrees), and Registered Nursing (41 degrees).

In 2023, 1,331 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Durham Technical Community College. 60.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (414 degrees), 1.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (352 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Durham Technical Community College is $2,128, which is $−6,125 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Durham Technical Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 478 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Durham Technical Community College is $2,128, which is $6,125 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,181.

In 2023, 42% of undergraduate students attending Durham Technical Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,128

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Durham Technical Community College was $2,128. The cost of tuition at Durham Technical Community College is $−6,125 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Durham Technical Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,181

2023 Value

42.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Durham Technical Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,181. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Durham Technical Community College grew by 42.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Durham Technical Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,872

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Durham Technical Community College was of $10,872 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Durham Technical Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at Durham Technical Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 28.8% with respect to 2022, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Durham Technical Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Durham Technical Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 478 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Durham Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 4,354 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Durham Technical Community College is 814 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,540. This means that 18.7% of students enrolled at Durham Technical Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Durham Technical Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.1% Black or African American, 29.9% White, 21.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.89% Asian, 3.1% Two or More Races, 0.184% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.115% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Durham Technical Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (18.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (14.6%) and White Female (14.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

18.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Durham Technical Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,354 students. The full-time enrollment at Durham Technical Community College is 814 and the part-time enrollment is 3,540. This means that 18.7% of students enrolled at Durham Technical Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Durham Technical Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Durham Technical Community College was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Durham Technical Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Durham Technical Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,355 enrolled students
White
1,303 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
930 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Durham Technical Community College is 31.1% Black or African American, 29.9% White, 21.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.89% Asian, 3.1% Two or More Races, 0.184% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.115% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 179 students (4.11%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 271 more women than men received degrees from Durham Technical Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Durham Technical Community College is white (414 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (352 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Durham Technical Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (236 degrees awarded), followed by Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (166 degrees) and Registered Nursing (41 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Durham Technical Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (75 degrees awarded), Construction (39 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (402 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Durham Technical Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (138,556 people), Police officers (137,332 people), Other managers (107,321 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (59,663 people), and Secondary school teachers (57,222 people).

The most specialized majors at Durham Technical Community College in 2023 are Language & Linguistics (75 degrees awarded), Construction (39 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (402 degrees), Human Sciences (40 degrees), and Protective Services (94 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Durham Technical Community College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Durham Technical Community College are Language & Linguistics (75 degrees awarded), Construction (39 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (402 degrees), Human Sciences (40 degrees), and Protective Services (94 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Durham Technical Community College are Computer Systems Design (577,784 people), Elementary & secondary schools (311,354 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (169,760 people), Construction (127,247 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (114,279 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Durham Technical Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
236 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
166 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
41 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Durham Technical Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 236 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Durham Technical Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

530

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

801

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 530 degrees were awarded to men at Durham Technical Community College, which is 0.662 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (801).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Durham Technical Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 91 degrees were awarded to men at Durham Technical Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.628 times less than the 145 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 145 degrees were awarded to men at Durham Technical Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.59 times more than the 91 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 13% of students graduating from Durham Technical Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (45%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Durham Technical Community College is Female and White (45% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7.04% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
414 degrees awarded
Black or African American
352 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
287 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Durham Technical Community College is white (414 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (352 degrees).

3.91% of degree recipients (52 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
249 degrees awarded
White Female
210 degrees awarded
White Male
204 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Durham Technical Community College is black or african american female (249 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (210 degrees).

Operations

Durham Technical Community College employs 144 Instructors. Most academics at Durham Technical Community College are Female Instructor (98), and Male Instructor (46).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Durham Technical Community College are: Management, with 80 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 55 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$453k - Federal
$303k - State
$471k - Local

As of 2023, Durham Technical Community College received $453k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $303k from state grants and contracts, and $471k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$25.7M

2023 Salaries

2.38%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Durham Technical Community College paid a median of $25.7M in salaries, a 2.38% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 18.3% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 16.5% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.78M

Instructional Salaries

144

Number of Employees

In 2023, Durham Technical Community College paid a total of $9.78M to 144 employees working as instructors, which represents 38% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

144 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

80 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Durham Technical Community College was Instructor with 144 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Durham Technical Community College were Management with 80 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 55 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Durham Technical Community College was Female Instructor with 98 employees, and Male Instructor with 46 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Durham Technical Community College.

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