Biological & Physical Sciences at Tidewater Community College
If you plan to study Biological & Physical Sciences, you may want to check out 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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 116 biological & physical sciences degrees were granted at Tidewater Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Tidewater Community College
Many students take online classes at Tidewater Community College. Of 16,884 students, 5,403 (32%) studied exclusively online and 5,599 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Biological & Physical Sciences graduates at Tidewater Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biological & Physical Sciences graduates at Tidewater Community College are 62% women (72) and 38% men (44).
Biological & Physical Sciences Associate’s Program at Tidewater Community College
Among the 116 associate’s biological & physical sciences degrees awarded at Tidewater Community College, 62% were women (72) and 38% were men (44).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 71 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 34% of Biological & Physical Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College, lower than the national average of 66%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Physical Sciences program at Tidewater Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Biological & Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.