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Engineering Technologies at Tidewater Community College
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Tidewater Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Tidewater Community College is located in Norfolk, VA.
Online Class Availability 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.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Tidewater Community College
Rankings can help you compare Tidewater Community College’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #13 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #16 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #112 of 241 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #155 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #315 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #633 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Tidewater Community College
Students who complete Tidewater Community College’s Engineering Technologies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,649 |
| 2 years | $42,967 |
| 3 years | $43,717 |
| 4 years | $49,161 |
| 5 years | $60,526 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from Tidewater Community College earn a median of $49,161, compared with $39,288 for all Tidewater Community College graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Tidewater Community College stands at $13,020.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at Tidewater Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Engineering Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $82,779 |
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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