by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Tidewater Community College, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
At Tidewater Community College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 7,248 undergraduate (7,248 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Tidewater Community College.
These majors at Tidewater Community College report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | $59,969 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $55,688 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | $46,580 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $44,245 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. | $42,438 |
Browse every major at Tidewater Community College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,624 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. · Humanities/Humanistic Studies. |
647 | $24,061 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. |
159 | $38,482 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
69 | $55,688 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
42 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other. · Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. |
40 | $28,813 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Physical Therapy Assistant. · Occupational Therapist Assistant. |
34 | $44,245 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other. |
30 | $27,583 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. |
228 | $46,580 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. · Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other. · Industrial Technology/Technician. |
57 | $59,969 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
51 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. |
16 | $37,806 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. |
232 | $30,357 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting and Related Services, Other. |
48 | $30,751 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other. |
37 | $26,752 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
33 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
294 | $42,438 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
25 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. |
19 | NA |
| Mechanics and Repairers, General. | 5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
81 | NA |
| Computer Science. | 77 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 40 | $33,328 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General. | 182 | $22,678 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
177 | $18,962 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. |
110 | $30,901 |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
32 | NA |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Forensic Science and Technology. |
21 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation. ↳ Ground Transportation, Other. |
155 | $35,913 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Interior Design. · Design and Visual Communications, General. |
80 | $22,526 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | 21 | $17,374 |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
10 | NA |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 116 | $22,115 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
83 | NA |
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES. ↳ Construction Trades. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
52 | NA |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. |
19 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 64 | NA |
| Surveying Engineering. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Precision Metal Working, Other. |
54 | $35,934 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | 39 | $23,264 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. ↳ Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. |
13 | $41,121 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
43 | $27,346 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. ↳ Teacher Assistant/Aide. |
35 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language. ↳ Sign Language Interpretation and Translation. |
18 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. ↳ Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General. |
4 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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