Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is a public 2-year college in Dover, Delaware with 10,867 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $8,401 a year after grants and graduates 26% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry acceptance rate and admissions
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $5,445 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $12,308 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $14,498 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $8,401 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $8,401 a year after grants and scholarships, $6,097 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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Delaware Technical Community College-Terry graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 26% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $45,539 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $14,750 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 32% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry majors and what graduates earn
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry awarded bachelor's degrees in 2 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($89,745).
All 2 majors at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 140 | $94,695 | $89,745 | $13,500 |
| Teacher education by grade level | 28 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 70 | $51,641 | $52,551 | $19,500 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 66 | $67,598 | $73,359 | $13,307 |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 35 | $59,997 | $66,593 | $10,251 |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 30 | $45,033 | $58,932 | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 26 | $70,583 | $71,788 | $17,000 |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 21 | $34,831 | $38,938 | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 14 | n/a | $45,904 | n/a |
| HVAC | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 10,867 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 68% women, 32% men
- 13 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Delaware Technical Community College-Terry?
No. Delaware Technical Community College-Terry has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Delaware Technical Community College-Terry cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $5,445 for in-state students and $12,308 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $8,401 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry?
26% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Delaware Technical Community College-Terry graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $45,539 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.