Allied Health Professions at Tidewater Community College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, 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 in Norfolk, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 159 allied health professions degrees were granted at Tidewater Community College.
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Studying Online 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.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Tidewater Community College
Rankings can help you compare Tidewater Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #11 of 32 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #15 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #93 of 325 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #135 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #346 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #485 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Tidewater Community College
Graduates of Tidewater Community College’s Allied Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,482 |
| 2 years | $35,335 |
| 3 years | $51,424 |
| 4 years | $54,315 |
| 5 years | $67,446 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Tidewater Community College take home a median $54,315, compared with $39,288 for all Tidewater Community College graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Tidewater Community College comes in at $12,108.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Tidewater Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at Tidewater Community College are 78% women (124) and 22% men (35).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Tidewater Community College
Of the 70 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Tidewater Community College, 70% were women (49) and 30% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 39% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College, below the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Tidewater Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at Tidewater Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 39 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 13 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 14 |
| Radiologic Technology | 32 |
| Allied Health/Treatment Professions | 61 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Tidewater Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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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