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Programs

Our 80+ degree and certificate programs, excellent faculty and staff, and TCC's supportive environment will challenge and inspire you.

 

Earn a degree or a certificate. Explore all of our programs and find one that matches your interests and goals. An associate degree is a college degree that typically takes two years to complete for a full-time student. Associate degrees provide students with the skills and knowledge to enter the workforce or continue their education. A bachelor degree is a college degree that typically takes fours years to complete for a full-time student. TCC offers a variety of Bachelor of Applied Science degrees that are designed specifically for working professionals and offer training for advancement within specific career paths. Certificates help you prepare for a new career, advance your existing skills, or enter the job market. They can either be earned as stand-alone options or be applied to a college degree.

The Programs

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Find Your TCC Path

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Business, Paralegal, and Technology

I want to dive into the world of finance

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Creative Arts, Literature, and Communication

I want to share music with my community

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Education, Social & Behavioral Sciences

I want to understand human development through history

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Healthcare

I want to provide care to people in emergencies

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Science, Engineering, and Math

I want to understand the laws of matter and energy

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Not sure what you want to do yet?

Discover Your TCC Path

Additional Academic Options

Basic Education, ELA & GED®

Upgrade your skills in reading, writing, math and communications. We will help you improve your skills and get you ready for college or a new career.

College + High School

High school students can accelerate their academic studies by earning college credit while earning high school credit. TCC offers TCC in the High school and Running Start.

Continuing Education Classes

Continue your education with lively, entertaining and enriching classes. No tests, no papers, no grades - take a class for sheer enjoyment or learn new skills to further professional development.

 

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Support for Success & Well-Being

Tuition & Payment

TCC is typically 1/3 the cost of a state university. Find out about how much college costs so you can plan for your finances.

Financial Aid

Nearly 60 percent of all TCC students receive some kind of financial aid to help pay for school. We can help you make an investment in your education.

Ways to Pay

There are resources to help you pay for college, including scholarships, grants, workforce education funding, student emergency funds, and much more.

Veterans Benefits

Service members, military veterans, and their families have unique needs when it comes to furthering their educational goals.

All Student Support

 

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