Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Tidewater Community College
If you are interested in studying Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, 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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 294 vehicle maintenance & repair degrees were granted at Tidewater Community College.
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Studying Online 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.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Rankings at Tidewater Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Tidewater Community College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 11 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #5 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #65 of 600 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #85 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #248 of 605 |
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Tidewater Community College
Graduates of Tidewater Community College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,438 |
| 2 years | $32,925 |
| 3 years | $45,648 |
| 4 years | $44,586 |
| 5 years | $54,590 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Tidewater Community College take home a median $44,586, compared with $39,288 for all Tidewater Community College graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Tidewater Community College comes in at $9,084.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Tidewater Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Tidewater Community College are 9% women (27) and 91% men (267).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Tidewater Community College
Of the 26 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair degrees awarded at Tidewater Community College, 12% were women (3) and 88% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College, below the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Concentrations at Tidewater Community College
The Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Tidewater Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Collision & Repair Technology | 19 |
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 269 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 6 |
Best-Paid Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Tidewater Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | $119,691 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| Motorcycle Mechanics | $83,695 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $76,815 |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $63,098 |
| Bicycle Repairers | $63,050 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $61,541 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $56,998 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $55,957 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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