Engineering at Tidewater Community College
If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at Tidewater Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tidewater Community College is located in Norfolk, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Tidewater Community College
Online coursework is an option at Tidewater Community College. Of 16,884 students, 5,403 (32%) studied exclusively online and 5,599 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Tidewater Community College
Those who finish Tidewater Community College’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 4 years | $68,780 |
| 5 years | $79,752 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Tidewater Community College earn a median of $68,780, compared with $39,288 for all Tidewater Community College graduates — about 75% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Tidewater Community College is $12,250.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at Tidewater Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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