At a glance
Average net price
$11,762
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
31.7%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
12,082
In-state tuition
$5,588
Out-of-state tuition
$12,296
Cost of attendance
$19,788
Median earnings (10y)
$38,349
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (26%), humanities & arts (25%), stem (17%).
- STEM17%
- Health10%
- Business10%
- Humanities & arts25%
- Social sciences12%
- Trades & services26%
- Liberal arts17.8%~2,157 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions10.4%~1,257 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Engineering tech10.0%~1,203 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business9.7%~1,167 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~1,143 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science5.5%~671 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences5.0%~607 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~590 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~544 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Transportation4.3%~517 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~390 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~387 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~294 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture2.0%~237 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering1.9%~233 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~180 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~173 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Legal1.2%~144 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education1.0%~117 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 1,220 | $24,061 | $11,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 517 | $30,357 | $11,950 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 503 | — | $7,000 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Associate's | 474 | $22,678 | $11,000 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 352 | $22,115 | $9,787 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 284 | — | $11,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 248 | $46,580 | $11,250 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate's | 173 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 155 | $29,693 | $11,687 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 149 | $49,656 | $12,530 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 147 | $30,901 | $14,795 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 134 | — | $14,795 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 129 | — | $14,942 |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 127 | — | $12,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 124 | $55,688 | $22,288 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 119 | — | $7,574 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. | Undergraduate certificate | 114 | — | $12,000 |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 110 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation. | Undergraduate certificate | 98 | $35,913 | $6,464 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 90 | $44,245 | $17,601 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 80 | $35,934 | $8,455 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 74 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 73 | $22,526 | $12,320 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 72 | — | $16,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 69 | $33,328 | $11,243 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 68 | — | $14,789 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 60 | — | $17,429 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 59 | $27,583 | $25,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 58 | — | $8,070 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 55 | $42,438 | $11,167 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 54 | $18,962 | $16,275 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 50 | — | $16,150 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 45 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate's | 44 | $26,752 | $22,300 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 42 | — | $11,856 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. | Associate's | 39 | $41,121 | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | Associate's | 38 | $17,374 | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 37 | — | $13,490 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate's | 37 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 37 | $30,751 | $11,872 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Tidewater Community College
Tidewater Community College is a large institution located in Norfolk, Virginia, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 12,082 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Engineering tech.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Tidewater Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $11,762 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $5,588 for in-state students and $12,296 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $19,788 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 31.7%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $38,349 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Tidewater Community College confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Engineering tech. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (26% of credentials), humanities & arts (25% of credentials), stem (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Norfolk, Virginia (city), Tidewater Community College draws students from across Virginia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Tidewater Community College
Q.How much does Tidewater Community College cost?
The average net price at Tidewater Community College is $11,762 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $19,788.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Tidewater Community College?
Tidewater Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 31.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Tidewater Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Tidewater Community College graduate earns $38,349 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Tidewater Community College?
Published tuition is $5,588 in-state and $12,296 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Tidewater Community College located?
Tidewater Community College is located in Norfolk, Virginia (ZIP 23510).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Tidewater Community College at their official website.