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Industrial Production Technology at Tidewater Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Industrial Production Technology, take a look at what 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 57 industrial production technology degrees were awarded at Tidewater Community College.
Online Class Availability 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.
Industrial Production Technology Rankings at Tidewater Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Tidewater Community College’s Industrial Production Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #8 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #9 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #48 of 61 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #76 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #161 of 186 |
Earnings for Industrial Production Technology Graduates from Tidewater Community College
Those who finish Tidewater Community College’s Industrial Production Technology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,969 |
| 2 years | $36,668 |
| 3 years | $43,717 |
| 4 years | $49,161 |
| 5 years | $60,408 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Industrial Production Technology 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Industrial Production Technology graduates at Tidewater Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Industrial Production Technology graduates at Tidewater Community College are 21% women (12) and 79% men (45).
Industrial Production Technology Associate’s Program at Tidewater Community College
Among the 6 associate’s industrial production technology graduates at Tidewater Community College, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Industrial Production Technology associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Industrial Production Technology associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College, above the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Industrial Production Technology Concentrations at Tidewater Community College
The Industrial Production Technology program at Tidewater Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Technology | 1 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 40 |
| Other Industrial Production | 16 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Industrial Production Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Industrial Production Technology program at Tidewater Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Industrial Production Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,455 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $50,036 |
| Semiconductor Processing Technicians | $30,069 |
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.