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Durham Technical Community College

Durham, NC·Public·www.durhamtech.edu/

Campus Identity

Very Safe

Durham Technical Community College is a public community college in Durham, NC. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 93/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Durham Technical Community College is a public community college in Durham, NC. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 93/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$1,824
In-State Tuition
+$134 fees
$6,432
Out-of-State Tuition
+$134 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
Admitted students who enrolled
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

5,000–9,999

Urban setting

Beach Access

130 miles

Topsail Island, NC

Weather

Warm Climate

53°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

134 mi away
129 skiable acres5 lifts
The Omni Homestead Resort

Virginia

149 mi away
42 skiable acres2 lifts

Nearest Beach

Topsail Island, NC

Ocean access within 130.4 miles

130 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Durham, NC

38°Jan41°Feb49°Mar58°Apr66°May74°Jun78°Jul76°Aug70°Sep59°Oct49°Nov42°Dec

Station: DURHAM · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

93/100
Very Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety9310080
93/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
100/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
80/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$1,824$6,432
Fees
$134$134
Total
$1,958$6,566
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

62 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
402 grads/yr$42,665
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralCertificate
87 grads/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsCertificate
80 grads/yr$38,884
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesCertificate
75 grads/yr
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsCertificate
61 grads/yr$61,534

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Health and Medical Administrative Services
Certificate46 grads$88,914
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's41 grads$83,872
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions
Associate's9 grads$74,897
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate22 grads$74,234
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Certificate61 grads$61,534
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Associate's23 grads$54,338
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's402 grads$42,665
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Certificate80 grads$38,884
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Associate's28 grads$38,883
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Certificate87 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Durham Technical Community College located?

Durham Technical Community College is located in Durham, NC. The main campus address is 1637 Lawson Street, Durham, NC. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Durham Technical Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Durham Technical Community College charges $1,824/year for in-state students and $6,432/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $6,566/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Durham Technical Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Durham Technical Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Durham Technical Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($6,432/year out-of-state), campus culture in Durham, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Durham Technical Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Durham Technical Community College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Durham, NC
Size
5,000–9,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 53°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
93/100
Nearest Airport
Raleigh/Durham, NC (RDU) · 9 mialso DAN (49 mi), RWI (56 mi)

Location

Durham, NC

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.