by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a McDowell Technical Community College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how McDowell Technical Community College measures up.
McDowell Technical Community College is ranked #777 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within North Carolina, it ranks #49 of 124 for value.
Below is the detailed McDowell Technical Community College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
McDowell Technical Community College is ranked #49 out of #124 for North Carolina value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the McDowell Technical Community College financial aid page to be sure.
McDowell Technical Community College is ranked #777 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, McDowell Technical Community College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at McDowell Technical Community College costs about $10,191. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $40,765 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $17,043 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $7,784 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $10,191 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $40,765 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the McDowell Technical Community College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What McDowell Technical Community College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a McDowell Technical Community College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $68,172 | — | — |
| All Students | $40,765 | #777 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $31,136 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $68,172 | — | — |
| All Students | $40,765 | #49 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $31,136 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at McDowell Technical Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6,913 |
| $30K–$48K | $5,158 |
| $48K–$75K | $8,399 |
About 74% of McDowell Technical Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,772 per year. Get more details on the McDowell Technical Community College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average McDowell Technical Community College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.