Average

Score: 47/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

55/100 · earnings-weighted

Trident Technical College

2-Year Public

📍 Charleston, South Carolina 29423

🌐 https://www.tridenttech.edu/

Trident Technical College — tuition $5,024 in-state, $8,571 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 29%

Outcomes

47/100

Affordability

C+

62/100

Resources

C+

55/100

Experience

39/100

Prestige

32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

14,025

Total Enrollment

29%

Graduation Rate

68%

Retention Rate

23.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Trident Technical College ▼

28% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (29423) has no residential market, so these figures average 2 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (29406, 29410).

Avg Home Value

$357,884

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,699

1-Year Change

+1.5%

See full rental market data for 29406 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Trident Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$38,253

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$33,306

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$13,029

Median debt at graduation

29.6%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

28.2%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 34% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 63rd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (SC wage index 0.81). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Trident Technical College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	—	$52,550	-3%	#6 of 8	#5	$5,500
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	—	$52,266	+1%	#123 of 319	#90	—
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	—	$44,733	+37%	#13 of 104	#9	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	—	$39,732	-12%	#75 of 100	#46	$2,750
Culinary Arts and Related Services	—	$36,449	+19%	#30 of 68	#17	$11,666
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	—	$32,849	+25%	#129 of 1025	#42	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

🏆 Where Trident Technical College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Pre-Nursing Studies

of 21 schools

#10

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other

of 13 schools

#11

Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

of 15 schools

#12

Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

of 23 schools

#13

Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

of 16 schools

#18

Commercial and Advertising Art

of 32 schools

#29

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

of 34 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$5,024	$8,571

Financial Aid

91%

Receive Any Aid

41%

Receive Pell Grants

16%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 630 grads/yr Pre-Nursing Studies 204 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 162 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 120 grads/yr Accounting 116 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 115 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 114 grads/yr Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 114 grads/yr Commercial and Advertising Art 87 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 80 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 78 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 61 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 59 grads/yr Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 58 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 54 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 49 grads/yr Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 47 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 39 grads/yr Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 35 grads/yr Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 33 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Trident Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

14,025

Total Students

63%

Women

46%

Traditional Age (18-24)

28%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 52%

Hispanic 9%

Black 28%

Asian 2%

Two or More 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 28%

With Family 72%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,983 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 32%

Hybrid (Some Online) 23%

Fully Online 45%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 46%

25-64 (Adult) 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Trident Technical College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Trident Technical College?

Tuition at Trident Technical College is $5,024 for in-state students and $8,571 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Trident Technical College?

The graduation rate at Trident Technical College is 29%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Trident Technical College a good school?

Trident Technical College has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Trident Technical College?

Trident Technical College has a total enrollment of 14,025 students.

Is there rental demand near Trident Technical College?

Yes! Approximately 28% of students at Trident Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,983 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Charleston area.

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