Liberal Arts General Studies at Tidewater Community College
If you are interested in studying Liberal Arts General Studies, you may want to check out the program at Tidewater Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Tidewater Community College is located in Norfolk, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 647 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Tidewater Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Tidewater Community College
Online coursework is an option at Tidewater Community College. Among 16,884 students, 5,403 (32%) studied exclusively online and 5,599 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Tidewater Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Tidewater Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #17 of 31 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #18 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #164 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #177 of 421 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #523 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #840 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Tidewater Community College
Those who finish Tidewater Community College’s Liberal Arts General 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 | $24,061 |
| 2 years | $26,585 |
| 3 years | $29,840 |
| 4 years | $34,025 |
| 5 years | $40,534 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Tidewater Community College report median earnings of $34,025, compared with $39,288 for all Tidewater Community College graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Tidewater Community College stands at $12,971.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Tidewater Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Tidewater Community College are 65% women (423) and 35% men (224).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Tidewater Community College
Of the 544 associate’s liberal arts general studies graduates at Tidewater Community College, 65% were women (352) and 35% were men (192).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 283 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 46 |
| Black / African American | 123 |
| Asian | 27 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 41 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 13 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College, below the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Tidewater Community College
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at Tidewater Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 520 |
| Humanities | 24 |
| Individualized Studies | 103 |
Best-Paid Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Those who complete Liberal Arts General Studies program at Tidewater Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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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