Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Erwin Technical College with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at Erwin Technical College
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $4,779$3061200 Contact Hours12 Months $16,042
2Carpentry/Carpenter $4,450$2501200 Contact Hours12 Months $9,248
3Surgical Technology/Technologist $5,478$3221330 Contact Hours13 Months $28,401
4Dental Assisting/Assistant $4,450$3501230 Contact Hours13 Months $16,730
5Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $5,800$5,5441800 Contact Hours24 Months $16,505
6Welding Technology/Welder $4,220$2801050 Contact Hours11 Months $10,695

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program which is the largest program at Erwin Technical College.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $23,604 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Erwin Technical Collegehas decreased by 0.68% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Erwin Technical College.
Living Costs Trends
Erwin Technical College 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$16,875$8,100
2022$18,225$8,775
2023$20,048$9,653
2024$24,152$10,665
2025$16,368$7,236
Living Costs Trends Chart