Nursing at Tri-County Technical College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Tri-County Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tri-County Technical College is in Pendleton, SC.
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Studying Online at Tri-County Technical College
Many students take online classes at Tri-County Technical College. Among 5,890 students, 918 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,268 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Tri-County Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Tri-County Technical College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #5 of 30 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #6 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #85 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #97 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #200 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #578 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Tri-County Technical College
Students who complete Tri-County Technical College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,523 |
| 2 years | $55,693 |
| 3 years | $59,913 |
| 4 years | $67,165 |
| 5 years | $75,993 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Tri-County Technical College earn a median of $67,165, compared with $37,900 for all Tri-County Technical College graduates — about 77% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Tri-County Technical College comes in at $21,250.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Tri-County Technical College
The Nursing program at Tri-County Technical College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 103 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Tri-County Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.