by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Trident Technical College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Trident Technical College measures up.
Trident Technical College is ranked #91 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A- (top 20% for value). Within South Carolina, it ranks #1 of 61 for value.
Below is the detailed Trident Technical 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.
Trident Technical College is ranked #26 out of #62 in South Carolina for quality and #1 out of #61 for South Carolina value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Trident Technical College financial aid page to be sure.
Trident Technical College is ranked #91 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Trident Technical College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Trident Technical College costs about $2,874. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $11,495 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $12,696 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $1,406 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $2,874 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $11,495 |
*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.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Trident Technical College net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Trident Technical 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 | $50,784 | — | — |
| All Students | $11,495 | #91 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $5,624 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $50,784 | — | — |
| All Students | $11,495 | #1 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $5,624 | — | — |
*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 Trident Technical College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $75K–$110K | $335 |
| Over $110K | $2,562 |
About 87% of Trident Technical College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,642 per year. Get more details on the Trident Technical College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Trident Technical College net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.