Tri-County Community College
Murphy, NC · Highest award: Associate's
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 7,220 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 7,224 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 8,984 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 10,013 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $32,232 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 82% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6% | |
| Black | 3% | |
| Asian | 1% | |
| Two or more races | 2% | |
| Nonresident / international | 0% |
Other Two-year institutions in NC
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamance Community College | $6,109 | Not reported | $34,241 |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | $11,602 | Not reported | $36,048 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte | Not reported | Not reported | $42,759 |
| Beaufort County Community College | $6,500 | Not reported | $32,519 |
| Bladen Community College | $9,551 | Not reported | $30,591 |
| Blue Ridge Community College | $5,756 | Not reported | $36,324 |
| Brunswick Community College | $9,009 | Not reported | $36,668 |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | $10,810 | Not reported | $34,515 |
| Cape Fear Community College | $9,610 | Not reported | $38,654 |
| Carteret Community College | $10,764 | Not reported | $33,357 |
| Catawba Valley Community College | $10,528 | Not reported | $36,977 |
| Central Carolina Community College | $5,446 | Not reported | $33,525 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $83,880 | $80,813 | Not reported |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $41,496 | $44,125 | Not reported |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $33,155 | $48,733 | Not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Not reported | $26,307 | Not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Not reported | $27,014 | Not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Not reported | $39,605 | Not reported |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Not reported | $37,656 | Not reported |
| Engineering, General. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $73,046 | Not reported |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Not reported | $46,706 | Not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10