Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Tidewater Community College
If you plan to study Family, Consumer & Human Sciences, 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 sits in Norfolk, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Tidewater Community College
Distance learning is available at Tidewater Community College. Of 16,884 students, 5,403 (32%) studied exclusively online and 5,599 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings at Tidewater Community College
Rankings can help you compare Tidewater Community College’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #9 of 21 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #11 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #59 of 193 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #87 of 195 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #255 of 619 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #358 of 618 |
Earnings for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates from Tidewater Community College
Those who finish Tidewater Community College’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $18,962 |
| 2 years | $16,750 |
| 3 years | $16,269 |
| 4 years | $21,978 |
| 5 years | $28,479 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Tidewater Community College take home a median $21,978, compared with $39,288 for all Tidewater Community College graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Tidewater Community College is $13,638.
Top-Paying Careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at Tidewater Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Food Service Managers | $165,782 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $137,981 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $125,305 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | $111,183 |
| Security Managers | $104,128 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
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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