- The primary mission and purpose of Durham Technical Community College are to provide postsecondary education that prepares students for careers in vocational and technical fields, the first two years of a baccalaureate degree to prepare students for professional careers, basic skills and general education programs that enable students to live productive lives, and skills development courses that meet workforce training needs of the residents and employers of Durham and Orange counties. The college seeks to inspire an active desire for lifelong learning and knowledge that will serve them well in the global workplace. Financially and geographically, Durham Tech provides an educational opportunity not otherwise available to area adults.
School Highlights
Durham Technical Community College serves 4,119 students (18% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 4,119 students
- In-state tuition: $2,039
- Out-state tuition: $7,577
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Durham Technical Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 610 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Durham Technical Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
610 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Durham Technical Community College has declined by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Durham Technical Community College diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,119 students
1,993 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
731 students
644 students
# Part-Time Students
3,388 students
1,349 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
368 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
731 students
644 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,388 students
1,404 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
3%
% Asian
34%
19%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
16%
13%
% White
4%
5%
% Hawaiian
33%
54%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2643%
0.3863%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5387%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,700
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,039 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,577 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,039
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,577
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,091
$11,865
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,487
$5,846
Acceptance Rate
n/a
82%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Durham Technical Community College is a charter member of the North Carolina Community College System. When the North Carolina General Assembly authorized a small appropriation to establish a limited number of area schools to be known as industrial education centers in 1957, Durham already had a vigorous program in adult education through the Vocational and Adult Education Department of the Durham City Schools. A Practical Nursing program had been established in 1948; other programs included training in mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, and electronics technology. In addition, literacy skills training was offered for adults. Courses to upgrade the skills of workers were also offered in a variety of trades. Durham Tech offers at the main campus location on Lawson Street and Cooper Street, at the Northern Durham Center on Snow Hill Road, at the Orange County Campus Campus on College Park Road in Hillsborough, at the Orange County Skills Development Center on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, and at dozens of other locations throughout Durham and Orange counties. Durham Technical Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate's degrees. The college is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges. The Dental Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association; the Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Committee for Occupational Therapy Education; the Opticianry program is accredited by the Commission on Opticianry Accreditation; and the Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. The Pharmacy Technology program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The Surgical Technology program holds provisional accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The Nursing program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Practical Nursing (PN) programs have been approved for accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Durham Technical Community College cost?
Durham Technical Community College's tuition is approximately $2,039 for In-State students and $7,577 for Out-State students.
What schools are Durham Technical Community College often compared to?
Durham Technical Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Wake Technical Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Durham Technical Community College's ranking?
Durham Technical Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Least expensive tuition, Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
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