Tri-County Community College
Murphy, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 481
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Highest degree awarded:
Associate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Rural: Remote (rural territory more than 25 miles from an urbanized area and more than 10 miles from an urban cluster)
Two-year, small
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mixed part/full-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 43% / 57% (2017)
First generation college students: 45.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 21.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.3% (2013)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 31.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 15.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 9.0% (2016)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 6.2% (2016)
Ethnicity Information
White: 88.4%
Black: 1.0%
Hispanic: 3.7%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.7%
Non-resident alien: 0.2%
Unknown race: 1.7%
Black: 1.0%
Hispanic: 3.7%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.7%
Non-resident alien: 0.2%
Unknown race: 1.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $13,484
In-State tuition: $2,363Out-of-State tuition: $8,507
Estimated books and supplies: $1,035 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,373 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $27,222 (2017)
Median Family Income: $20,534 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 31.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 0.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $6,000 (2017)
Median federal loan payment:
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $6,285 |
| $30k-48k | $5,970 |
| $48k-75k | $8,184 |
| $75k-110k | $0 |
| $110k+ | $0 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 0%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 90.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $6,000 (2017)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,167 (2017)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $7,750 (2016)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $9,334 (2014)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 31.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 41.5% (2017) |
| @5 year |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients:
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 21.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $28,193 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $30,730 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 6 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Culinary Arts and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 111 | $22,130 ($1,844) | $29,753 ($2,479) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Precision Metal Working. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Precision Metal Working. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 17 | $55,879 ($4,657) | $57,673 ($4,806) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $45,396Full time faculty: 27%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $215,915 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $18,000 (2022)