Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, Virginia · Public · 12,082 undergraduates
Of 44 programs with reported earnings, 36 leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr) and 8 fall short. Another 40 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,222 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,613 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,473 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,804 |
| $110k and up | $18,652 |
| All families (average) | $11,762 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $42,659 | +$6,046 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1.6 yrs |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $41,334 | +$4,721 | clears the bar | $9,163 | 1.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $52,533 | +$15,920 | clears the bar | $9,300 | 0.6 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,095 | +$14,482 | clears the bar | $5,841 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $45,557 | +$8,944 | clears the bar | $9,259 | 1 yr |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,316 | -$7,297 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $66,662 | +$30,049 | clears the bar | $4,719 | 0.2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,471 | +$10,858 | clears the bar | $12,304 | 1.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $47,597 | +$10,984 | clears the bar | $13,050 | 1.2 yrs |
| Engineering, General | Associate's Degree | $76,492 | +$39,879 | clears the bar | $9,004 | 0.2 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $64,803 | +$28,190 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $78,996 | +$42,383 | clears the bar | $11,600 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,482 | +$18,869 | clears the bar | $7,225 | 0.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $71,342 | +$34,729 | clears the bar | $10,450 | 0.3 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,052 | +$8,439 | clears the bar | $9,805 | 1.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 44 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 32% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.