Child Development & Family Studies at Tidewater Community College
If you plan to study Child Development & Family Studies, you may want to check out the program at Tidewater Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Tidewater Community College sits in Norfolk, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 177 child development & family studies degrees were granted at Tidewater Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Tidewater Community College
Many students take online classes at Tidewater Community College. Among 16,884 students, 5,403 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,599 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at Tidewater Community College
Rankings can help you compare Tidewater Community College’s Child Development & Family Studies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #7 of 18 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #11 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #54 of 170 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #85 of 172 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #245 of 541 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #311 of 540 |
Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from Tidewater Community College
Those who finish Tidewater Community College’s Child Development & Family Studies 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 does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Child Development & Family Studies 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
Median student loan debt for Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Tidewater Community College comes in at $13,638.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Tidewater Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Tidewater Community College are 96% women (170) and 4% men (7).
Child Development & Family Studies Associate’s Program at Tidewater Community College
Among the 29 associate’s child development & family studies graduates at Tidewater Community College, 100% were women (29) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 19 |
Minority students account for 69% of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College, above the national average of 63%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Child Development & Family Studies Concentrations at Tidewater Community College
The Child Development & Family Studies program at Tidewater Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Care Provider | 177 |
Top-Paying Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates
Students who finish Child Development & Family Studies program at Tidewater Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Child Development & Family Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Neuropsychologists | $83,690 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $75,358 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $73,521 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $69,957 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,776 |
| Clinical Neuropsychologists | $57,643 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
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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