Durham Technical Community College

Durham Technical Community College is a public two-year institution located in Durham, North Carolina, within a large city setting. The college enrolls 7,235 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 40 out of 100. The retention rate is 66% (IPEDS 2023) and the completion rate is 36% (IPEDS 2023).

Durham Tech offers an extensive catalog of career and technical programs. Healthcare offerings include Medical/Clinical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Surgical Technology, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, and Clinical Research Coordinator certificates. Technical and trades programs include Electrician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Electromechanical Technologies, Biomedical Technology, and Architectural Engineering Technologies. Culinary Arts/Chef Training and Medical Office Management certificates round out the program mix, available at multiple credential levels.

Durham, NC is home to major research universities and a prominent healthcare sector, providing Durham Tech graduates with direct access to employers in the Research Triangle region's thriving medical, technology, and culinary industries.