Outcomes at TCTC
Graduation Rate
34.54%
Transfer-out Rate
34.33%
Retention Rate
55.00%
The graduation rate at Tri-County Technical College is 34.54% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in South Carolina. 679 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,966 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 29.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 34.33% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in South Carolina. The retention rate (full-time students) is 55% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Tri-County Technical College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Tri-County Technical College. 679 students have completed and 675 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 131 students still enrolled and 481 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,966 | 1,047 | 919 |
| Completers | 679 (34.54%) | 350 (33.43%) | 329 (35.80%) |
| Transfer-out | 675 (34.33%) | 385 (36.77%) | 290 (31.56%) |
| Still Enrolled | 131 (6.66%) | 62 (5.92%) | 69 (7.51%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 481 (24.47%) | 250 (23.88%) | 231 (25.14%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 405 students have completed in 2 years and additional 405 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 679 (34.54%) |
350 (33.43%) |
329 (35.80%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 405 (20.60%) |
189 (18.05%) |
216 (23.50%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 274 (13.94%) |
161 (15.38%) |
113 (12.30%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 583 (29.65%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 405 (20.60%) |
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| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 178 (9.05%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 34.54% (679/1,966) | 33.43% (350/1,047) | 35.80% (329/919) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16.67% (1/6) | 0.00% (0/1) | 20.00% (1/5) |
| Asian | 24.00% (6/25) | 12.50% (2/16) | 44.44% (4/9) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 20.69% (30/145) | 19.74% (15/76) | 21.74% (15/69) |
| Hispanic | 24.77% (27/109) | 25.93% (14/54) | 23.64% (13/55) |
| White | 37.13% (587/1,581) | 35.53% (302/850) | 38.99% (285/731) |
| Two or More Race | 26.97% (24/89) | 30.23% (13/43) | 23.91% (11/46) |
| Unknown | 36.36% (4/11) | 57.14% (4/7) | 0.00% (0/4) |