Trident Technical College

Charleston, South Carolina · Public · Predominantly associate's · City: Midsize

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33% of first-time, full-time students completed within 150% of normal time. Students who received federal aid had median earnings of $42,433 ten years after entering. The median federal loan debt of graduates is $10,808.

Average net price
Data unavailable
per year Data unavailable
Completion rate
33%
within 150% of normal time Verified data
Median earnings
$42,433
10 years after entry Verified data
Median debt
$10,808
graduates, federal loans Verified data

Cost and net price

In-state tuition and fees$4,836
Out-of-state tuition and fees$9,108
Average cost of attendance$12,130
Books and supplies$1,301
Room and board, on campusData unavailable
Average net price, all aided studentsData unavailable
Average net price, family income $0 to $30,000Data unavailable
Average net price, family income over $110,000Data unavailable

Net price is the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time undergraduates who receive federal aid, at in-state rates. Your price depends on your family finances; use the school's net price calculator for an estimate. Tuition: AcadYr 2025-26, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26. Net price and cost of attendance: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26.

Admissions and enrollment

Admission rate
Data unavailable
SAT range, middle 50% (reading plus math)
Data unavailable
ACT composite range, middle 50%
Data unavailable
Undergraduate enrollment
10,512
Graduate enrollment
Data unavailable
Students receiving Pell grants
31%
Student to faculty ratio
21 to 1

Admission rate and enrollment: Fall 2024, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. SAT and ACT ranges come from IPEDS and may not reflect test-optional policies.

Graduation, earnings, and debt

Completion within 150% of normal time33%
Completion within normal time22%
First-year retention (full-time)59%
Median federal debt, graduates$10,808
Typical monthly payment on that debt (10 years)$123
Median Parent PLUS debt, completers$14,093
Share earning more than a typical high school graduate, 6 years after entry59%
1 year after completion$46,955
4 years after completion$58,783
6 years after entry$39,819
8 years after entry$40,938
10 years after entry$42,433
Median earnings of former students who received federal aid and are working and not enrolled. Ten years after entry the median is $42,433; the middle half earned $24,634 to $62,622. Cohorts differ by measure; see definitions below.
Measure definitions and cohorts
  • Median earnings of students working and not enrolled 10 years after entry (MD_EARN_WNE_P10): Treasury AY2011-12, AY2012-13 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 1 year after completing (MD_EARN_WNE_1YR): Treasury AY2020-21, AY2021-22 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 4 years after completing (MD_EARN_WNE_4YR): Treasury AY2017-18, AY2018-19 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • The median debt for students who have completed (GRAD_DEBT_MDN): NSLDS FY2024, FY2025 pooled cohorts
  • Completion rate for first-time, full-time students at four-year institutions (150% of expected time to completion) (C150_4): Fall 2019 or AcadYr 2019-20 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26
  • Average net price for Title IV institutions (public institutions) (NPT4_PUB): AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26

Institution-level earnings cover students who received federal financial aid, including students who did not complete. Debt figures include federal loans only and exclude private loans.

Programs and program-level outcomes

Highest early earnings among programs at Trident Technical College

Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled one year after completing, by program. Programs with too few graduates are suppressed for privacy and not shown.

80 programs reported. Program earnings are for graduates of this school's program, which is different from the wages of everyone working in a related occupation.

Undergraduate certificate (47)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services
CIP 52.03 · All credentials fully online
85Suppressed for privacy$16,367
Agricultural Business and Management
CIP 01.01 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Agricultural Production Operations
CIP 01.03 · No credentials fully online
2Data unavailableSuppressed for privacy
Air Transportation
CIP 49.01 · No credentials fully online
7Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
CIP 51.09 · No credentials fully online
16Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
CIP 51.08 · No credentials fully online
10$36,814Suppressed for privacy
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services
CIP 01.06 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
CIP 10.02 · No credentials fully online
13Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
CIP 46.04 · No credentials fully online
27Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services
CIP 52.04 · All credentials fully online
24Suppressed for privacy$20,733
Business/Commerce, General
CIP 52.01 · All credentials fully online
14Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.12 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Programming
CIP 11.02 · All credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CIP 11.09 · All credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
CIP 11.99 · All credentials fully online
55$48,161$19,093
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
CIP 11.10 · All credentials fully online
23$55,758$15,800
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
CIP 12.04 · No credentials fully online
39$33,732$18,030
Criminal Justice and Corrections
CIP 43.01 · All credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Culinary Arts and Related Services
CIP 12.05 · Some credentials fully online
108$38,928$26,166
Data Processing
CIP 11.03 · All credentials fully online
46$40,518$24,922
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
CIP 51.06 · No credentials fully online
14Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Design and Applied Arts
CIP 50.04 · No credentials fully online
50Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.13 · Some credentials fully online
39Suppressed for privacy$11,375
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
CIP 46.03 · No credentials fully online
27Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.03 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
CIP 47.01 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.04 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
CIP 15.00 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Engineering, General
CIP 14.01 · No credentials fully online
8Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.11 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
English Language and Literature, General
CIP 23.01 · All credentials fully online
15Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
CIP 52.07 · All credentials fully online
8Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Fine and Studio Arts
CIP 50.07 · No credentials fully online
1Data unavailableSuppressed for privacy
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations
CIP 52.18 · All credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Ground Transportation
CIP 49.02 · No credentials fully online
59Suppressed for privacy$9,500
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
CIP 51.11 · All credentials fully online
237$34,637$14,625
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
CIP 47.02 · No credentials fully online
31Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
CIP 47.03 · No credentials fully online
11Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Hospitality Administration/Management
CIP 52.09 · All credentials fully online
49$55,519$20,508
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
CIP 19.07 · No credentials fully online
11Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.06 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Legal Support Services
CIP 22.03 · All credentials fully online
8Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
CIP 24.01 · All credentials fully online
64Suppressed for privacy$4,088
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
CIP 51.39 · No credentials fully online
54Suppressed for privacy$16,572
Precision Metal Working
CIP 48.05 · No credentials fully online
15$43,719Suppressed for privacy
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
CIP 31.05
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
CIP 47.06 · No credentials fully online
89$46,801$12,000
Associate's degree (33)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services
CIP 52.03 · All credentials fully online
31$43,912$8,184
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
CIP 51.09 · No credentials fully online
37$59,375$16,399
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
CIP 51.08 · No credentials fully online
37$47,741$18,291
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services
CIP 01.06 · No credentials fully online
10Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
CIP 10.02 · No credentials fully online
34$31,684$6,708
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02 · All credentials fully online
61$45,860$16,218
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services
CIP 52.04 · All credentials fully online
25$39,817$27,006
Business/Commerce, General
CIP 52.01 · All credentials fully online
106$42,691$11,242
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.02 · No credentials fully online
8Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
CIP 51.10 · No credentials fully online
12Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
CIP 11.99 · All credentials fully online
25$49,764$26,546
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
CIP 11.10 · All credentials fully online
91$49,599$19,618
Criminal Justice and Corrections
CIP 43.01 · All credentials fully online
33$34,626$16,500
Culinary Arts and Related Services
CIP 12.05 · Some credentials fully online
63$37,040$18,242
Data Processing
CIP 11.03 · All credentials fully online
68$45,294$11,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
CIP 51.06 · No credentials fully online
20$73,176$18,731
Design and Applied Arts
CIP 50.04 · No credentials fully online
42$23,185$9,000
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.03 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services
CIP 51.07 · All credentials fully online
16Suppressed for privacy$25,707
Homeland Security
CIP 43.03 · All credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Hospitality Administration/Management
CIP 52.09 · All credentials fully online
19$43,144$13,500
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
CIP 19.07 · No credentials fully online
17Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Human Services, General
CIP 44.00 · No credentials fully online
29$35,127$17,000
Legal Support Services
CIP 22.03 · All credentials fully online
18$41,894$14,750
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
CIP 24.01 · All credentials fully online
566$31,351$13,000
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
CIP 47.99 · No credentials fully online
9Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.08 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
CIP 30.99 · No credentials fully online
78$44,699$12,750
Precision Metal Working
CIP 48.05 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
CIP 51.38 · No credentials fully online
162$73,575$19,477
Social Work
CIP 44.07
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
CIP 13.13
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
CIP 01.83 · No credentials fully online
11$33,506Suppressed for privacy
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
UNITID 218894, OPEID 004920. Data unavailable means the Department of Education did not publish the figure or suppressed it for privacy. Report a data issue.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.