Tri-County Community College

www.tricountycc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,304

2023 Average Net Price

$5,423

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

969

27.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

53.6%

37 Graduates

About

Tri-County Community College is a higher education institution located in Cherokee County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Tri-County Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (162 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (12 degrees), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (7 degrees).

In 2023, 251 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tri-County Community College. 66.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (218 degrees), 16.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tri-County Community College is $2,304, which is $−5,949 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Tri-County Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 13 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Tri-County Community College is $2,304, which is $5,949 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,423.

In 2023, 33% of undergraduate students attending Tri-County Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,304

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Tri-County Community College was $2,304. The cost of tuition at Tri-County Community College is $−5,949 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Tri-County Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,423

2023 Value

3.02%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Tri-County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,423. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Tri-County Community College grew by 3.02%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tri-County 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

$10,611

Room and Board

$1,562

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Tri-County Community College was of $10,611 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 15.3% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,562. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.54% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33% of undergraduate students at Tri-County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 67% with respect to 2022, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tri-County 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 Tri-County Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 13 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

Tri-County Community College had a total enrollment of 969 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Tri-County Community College is 268 students and the part-time enrollment is 701. This means that 27.7% of students enrolled at Tri-County Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tri-County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.1% White, 8.88% Hispanic or Latino, 2.99% Two or More Races, 1.75% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.75% Black or African American, 0.929% Asian, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Tri-County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.2%), followed by White Male (29.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tri-County Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 969 students. The full-time enrollment at Tri-County Community College is 268 and the part-time enrollment is 701. This means that 27.7% of students enrolled at Tri-County 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 Tri-County Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

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 Tri-County Community College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Tri-County Community College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
786 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
86 enrolled students
Two or More Races
29 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tri-County Community College is 81.1% White, 8.88% Hispanic or Latino, 2.99% Two or More Races, 1.75% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.75% Black or African American, 0.929% Asian, and 0.103% 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.

Graduates

In 2023, 81 more women than men received degrees from Tri-County Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tri-County Community College is white (218 degrees awarded). There were 16.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Tri-County Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (162 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (12 degrees) and Automobile Mechanics Technology (7 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tri-County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (167 degrees awarded), Precision Production (9 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (19 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tri-County Community College are Registered nurses (1,461,667 people), Medical & health services managers (161,967 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,125 people), Pharmacists (134,624 people), and Other managers (125,121 people).

The most specialized majors at Tri-County Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (167 degrees awarded), Precision Production (9 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (19 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (9 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (3 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 Tri-County Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Tri-County Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (167 degrees awarded), Precision Production (9 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (19 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (9 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tri-County Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
162 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
12 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
7 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Tri-County Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 162 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

166

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Tri-County Community College, which is 0.512 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (166).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Tri-County Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Tri-County Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.486 times less than the 109 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 109 degrees were awarded to men at Tri-County Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.06 times more than the 53 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 22% of students graduating from Tri-County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Tri-County Community College is Male and Two or More Races (100% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
218 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tri-County Community College is white (218 degrees awarded). There were 16.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

1.59% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
146 degrees awarded
White Male
72 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tri-County Community College is white female (146 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (72 degrees).

Operations

Tri-County Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $241k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.9k (6.18%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Tri-County Community College had a total salary expenditure of 13M. Tri-County Community College employs 39 No academic ranks. Most academics at Tri-County Community College are Female No academic rank (25), and Male No academic rank (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tri-County Community College are: Management, with 21 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 15 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees.

Endowment

$241k

2023 Endowment

Tri-County Community College has an endowment valued at about $241k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Tri-County Community College grew 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.56M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Tri-County Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.26M

2023 Salaries

0.795%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Tri-County Community College paid a median of $6.26M in salaries, which represents 48.1% of their overall expenditure ($13M) and a 0.795% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 43.9% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 12% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.06M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Tri-County Community College paid a total of $2.06M to 39 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.9% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

21 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Tri-County Community College was No academic rank with 39 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tri-County Community College were Management with 21 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Tri-County Community College was Female No academic rank with 25 employees, and Male No academic rank with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Tri-County Community College.

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