Engineering, General at Trident Technical College
Ranked 1st of 1 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Engineering, General by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Engineering, General (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Trident Technical College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Engineering, General earn a median $54,051 one year after graduating, rising to $91,987 by year five. Figures are based on 104 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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