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Automotive Mechanics Technology at Tidewater Community College
If you plan to study Automotive Mechanics Technology, take a look at what Tidewater Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Tidewater Community College is in Norfolk, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 269 automotive mechanics technology degrees were granted 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.
Automotive Mechanics Technology Rankings at Tidewater Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Tidewater Community College’s Automotive Mechanics Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 118 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #51 of 464 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #78 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #225 of 518 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Tidewater Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Tidewater Community College are 9% women (24) and 91% men (245).
Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Tidewater Community College
Among the 21 associate’s automotive mechanics technology degrees awarded at Tidewater Community College, 5% were women (1) and 95% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College, below the national average of 55%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology Graduates
Those who complete Automotive Mechanics Technology program at Tidewater Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $63,098 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $61,541 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $40,917 |
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.