Design & Applied Arts at Tidewater Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, 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.
During the most recent reporting year, 80 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Tidewater Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Tidewater Community College
Distance learning is available at Tidewater Community College. Among 16,884 students, 5,403 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,599 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Tidewater Community College
Rankings can help you compare Tidewater Community College’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #5 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #8 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #41 of 128 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #69 of 128 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #153 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #396 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Tidewater Community College
Students who complete Tidewater Community College’s Design & Applied Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,526 |
| 2 years | $18,315 |
| 3 years | $24,705 |
| 4 years | $26,209 |
| 5 years | $29,918 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Tidewater Community College take home a median $26,209, compared with $39,288 for all Tidewater Community College graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Tidewater Community College comes in at $10,195.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at Tidewater Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Tidewater Community College are 80% women (64) and 20% men (16).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Tidewater Community College
Of the 55 associate’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Tidewater Community College, 71% were women (39) and 29% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 49% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Design & Applied Arts Concentrations at Tidewater Community College
The Design & Applied Arts program at Tidewater Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 34 |
| Interior Design | 46 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at Tidewater Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Design & Applied Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Designers, All Other | $73,407 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
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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