Is Tidewater Community College worth it?
Tidewater Community College is a public, two-year institution in Norfolk, Virginia (midsize city). It awarded 3,624 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, automobile mechanics technology and mechanical engineering related technologies.
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Federal context for Tidewater Community College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$35,996
Median earnings 4 years after
$48,786
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,349
Average net price
$11,762
Completion rate
32%
Completions (2024)
3,624
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
12,082
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $27,294 | $42,659 | 286 |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate | $29,425 | $41,334 | 220 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $35,919 | $52,533 | 157 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $54,461 | $66,662 | 132 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | $30,605 | $45,557 | 105 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $62,524 | $71,342 | 102 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $69,764 | $78,996 | 100 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $21,889 | $29,316 | 68 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $42,572 | $55,482 | 59 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $26,013 | $47,597 | 52 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $34,696 | $51,095 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | $45,084 | $50,852 | 44 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | $27,916 | $47,471 | 42 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $29,799 | $50,925 | 40 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate | $22,935 | $28,976 | 38 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Associate | 520 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 248 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 221 |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate | 182 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 179 |
| Ground Transportation, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 155 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | 116 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 103 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Associate | 81 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 23% | 7,183 |
| Retail Trade | 12% | 3,716 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 9% | 2,919 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9% | 2,899 |
| Educational Services | 7% | 2,172 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 1,825 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 1,736 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 1,558 |
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Sources: federal figures for Tidewater Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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