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Tri-County Community College graduates report median earnings of $34,483 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

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Murphy, NC · Public · 2-year

Tri-County Community College is a public, two-year institution in Murphy, North Carolina (rural area). It awarded 291 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, welding technology and registered nursing.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$34,483

Median earnings 4 years after

$41,132

Median earnings 10 years after

$32,232

Average net price

$7,799

Completion rate

54%

Completions (2024)

291

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

472

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$69,455	$83,880	24
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	$23,979	$41,496	19
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Information Science/Studies	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Engineering, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	180
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	13
Information Technology	Associate	7
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	7
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other	Associate	6
Electrician	Associate	6
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	Associate	6
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 1-2 yrs	6
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	Associate	6
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	5

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Sources: federal figures for Tri-County Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.

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