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Tri-County Community College

Murphy, North Carolina · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 472 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingCosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary ArtsMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$7,799
cheaper than 56% of comparable schools
Completion rate
34%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$32,232
earns ~$4,132.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Tri-County Community College is a public school in Murphy, NC that mainly awards associate degrees. With 472 students, it offers training in trades like metal working, medical assisting, and culinary arts. The school serves students who need practical skills, including those eligible for Pell Grants.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $7,799. Only 34% of students complete their programs according to reported data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,232, which you should compare against your specific program's cost and time to finish.

Net price is 21% above the North Carolina median ($6,448) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 16% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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28.9% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in North Carolina.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$21,964
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$21,508
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Show all 25 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$47,846
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degree$21,052
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$16,580
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Information Science/Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsassociate degreenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Precision Metal Working, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Culinary Arts, and Cosmetology. It also offers associate degrees in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, plus undergraduate and associate degrees in Cosmetology and Culinary Arts.
How much do graduates of the Precision Metal Working program typically earn?
Reported median earnings 2 years after completion for Precision Metal Working graduates are $21,964.
How many students finish their programs here?
The reported completion rate is 34%. Note that for public community colleges, this rate may undercount students who transfer out to four-year schools.
Is Tri-County Community College a public or private school?
It is a public school.

Other options in North Carolina

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
College of the AlbemarleElizabeth City$2,25334%$33,234
South Piedmont Community CollegePolkton$6,67526.9%$37,308
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community CollegeAsheville$11,60233.6%$36,048
Beaufort County Community CollegeWashington$6,50042.7%$32,519
Bladen Community CollegeDublin$9,55123.7%$30,591
Blue Ridge Community CollegeFlat Rock$5,75648.8%$36,324
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 199795. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.