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Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, VAPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$11,762
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
12.1K
Students
Large campus body
$32,700
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Tidewater Community College is a public institution located in the city setting of Norfolk, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 12.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
12.1K (Large)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences10% of degrees
Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $80,473
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,996
Earnings 5yr: $73,293
Debt: $22,288
Engineering, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,492
Earnings 5yr: $79,752
Debt: $12,250
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,342
Earnings 5yr: $67,446
Debt: $12,530
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,811
Earnings 5yr: $60,408
Debt: N/A
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,415
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $66,662
Earnings 5yr: $60,555
Debt: $11,250
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $65,351
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $14,789
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $64,803
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $7,574
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $60,390
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $17,429
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,951
Earnings 5yr: $54,590
Debt: $11,167
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $55,482
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $11,687
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,518
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,870
Earnings 5yr: $66,050
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,533
Earnings 5yr: $48,451
Debt: $11,950
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $51,095
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $7,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,925
Earnings 5yr: $52,318
Debt: $17,601
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,852
Earnings 5yr: $42,942
Debt: $11,243
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,597
Earnings 5yr: $43,945
Debt: $14,795
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $47,471
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $14,795

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$11,762
In-State Tuition$5,588
Out-of-State Tuition$12,296
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

30%
Pell Grants
8%
Take Loans
32%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$32,700
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$38,349

Completion Signals

32%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
64%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,810
Est. Monthly Payment
$63/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

42%
Men
58%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
42%
Part-Time Share
60%
Avg Family Income
$32,381
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