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College of Charleston vs Trident Technical College: which has better ROI?

Public, Charleston SC · vs · Public, Charleston SC

The verdict

College of Charleston has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $75,840 in 9.4 years versus not at all at Trident Technical College, on median earnings of $56,416 vs $38,253 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureCollege of CharlestonTrident Technical College
Net price / yr$18,960$1,406
Total net cost$75,840$2,812
Median earnings, 10 yrs$56,416$38,253
Median debt$23,250$13,029
Payback9.4 yrs
20-year net return$85,280$-204,952

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.