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$1,986Tuition
3,195Students
36%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$36,142Earnings
Public2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,986
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,594
Average Net Price
$1,183
Students Receiving Financial Aid
30.7%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,872
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,750
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$156/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
24.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
7.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
30.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $621
$30,001 – $48,000 $375
$48,001 – $75,000 $2,445
$75,001 – $110,000 $4,126

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $1,986 sticker price at Durham Tech. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $621 annually after aid, while those from $30,000-$48,000 households pay only $375. Even middle-income families earning $48,000-$75,000 face net costs of $2,445 per year. Over two years, total costs range from $750 to $4,890 depending on family income.

The 7% of students who do borrow graduate with $14,750 in debt on average. Monthly loan payments of $156 represent less than 5% of typical graduate earnings of $36,142. With a 95% employment rate after graduation, Durham Tech delivers strong job placement in the Research Triangle's tech economy. Low-income students get the best financial deal here, often attending for less than what many families spend on textbooks at four-year universities.

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