Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School
Franklin, MA 02038
About Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School
Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School is a public certificate and vocational school in Franklin, Massachusetts, enrolling about 72 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 70.18% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (50.0%) and White (47.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 70.18%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School | — | $11,682 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Massachusetts (state median) | $34,256 | $12,244 | 93 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School really?
Key findings
- Average net price runs below the Massachusetts median net price.
Evidence: average net price at Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School is $11,682.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $11,682 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $562 below the Massachusetts median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $7,018 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$11,682
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $11,682 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School is known for
Top program completions
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other21
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General14
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School.
Campus
Location
Franklin, MA
City / state
- ZIP
- 02038
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 38% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- New England
Size
Enrollment
72
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 72
- Full-time share
- 64%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 39.39%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $10,014 |
| 2014 | — | — | $10,207 |
| 2015 | — | — | $9,755 |
| 2016 | — | — | $11,346 |
| 2017 | — | — | $14,476 |
| 2018 | — | — | $12,445 |
| 2019 | — | — | $14,344 |
| 2020 | — | — | $18,947 |
| 2021 | — | — | $17,381 |
| 2022 | — | — | $21,597 |
| 2023 | — | — | $25,900 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School reported total enrollment of about 72 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 8% male and 92% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (50.0%), White (47.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%). About 39.39% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
63.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School in 2024 is 72 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 72 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
70.18% 100% Completion Time
70.18% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 70.18% of students graduating from Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 10% male / 90% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,500
- Massachusetts median 0.94× the median ($11,192)
- New England median near the median ($10,182)
- U.S. median 1.4× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School at a glance
Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School
Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School is a public institution in Franklin, MA.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, OtherCosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American50.0%White or Caucasian47.2%Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Schools near Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School
Other campuses in Franklin, MA when available, plus nearby institutions in Massachusetts.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Massachusetts, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School located?
Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School is located in Franklin, MA.
How much does Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $11,682 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School?
Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 72 students, Black or African American (50.0%), White (47.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 70.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School public or private?
Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School is a public institution located in Franklin, MA.
Is Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School an HBCU?
No. Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School a tribal college?
No. Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.8%).
Is Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Massachusetts college profile
- Massachusetts college costs
- Massachusetts colleges by ROI
- Massachusetts trade schools profile
- Franklin, Massachusetts city profile
- New England regional profile
- Rural college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Massachusetts
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.