Social Sciences at Tidewater Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, 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 located in Norfolk, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Tidewater Community College
Online coursework is an option at Tidewater Community College. Of 16,884 students, 5,403 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,599 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Tidewater Community College
Use these rankings to compare Tidewater Community College’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #5 of 33 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #26 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #134 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #179 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #806 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Tidewater Community College
Those who finish Tidewater Community College’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,678 |
| 2 years | $23,515 |
| 3 years | $26,275 |
| 4 years | $32,649 |
| 5 years | $36,694 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Tidewater Community College take home a median $32,649, compared with $39,288 for all Tidewater Community College graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Tidewater Community College comes in at $11,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Tidewater Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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