Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Tri-County Community College

Murphy, NC

Overall Completion Rate

39.7%

Working Student Success

45.6%

Transfer Out Rate

19.5%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.7%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
37.4%
Part-time Students
45.6%
First-time Students
43.7%
Transfer Students
41.5%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (45.6% vs 37.4% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 227 students

After 4 Years

10
Certificates
48
Associate Degrees
58
Total Awards
26%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

11
Certificates
59
Associate Degrees
70
Total Awards
31%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

12
Certificates
74
Associate Degrees
86
Total Awards
38%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

38%
Graduated
2%
Still Enrolled Here
18%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 3
8-Year Rate: 67%

Full-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 7
8-Year Rate: 57%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 28
8-Year Rate: 54%

All Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 23
8-Year Rate: 43%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 126
8-Year Rate: 40%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 82
8-Year Rate: 40%

Full-time Non-first-time Students

Cohort Size: 28
8-Year Rate: 39%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 16
8-Year Rate: 38%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 24.3%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.