Tidewater Tech-Trades
Norfolk, VA · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting
A private for-profit institution in Norfolk, Virginia, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, Tidewater Tech-Trades serves students across multiple degree programs. With 367 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $31,657 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 72.8%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.33x. The average net price after financial aid is $26,366 per year. The most popular programs include Machinist, Building Construction, Heating & Air Conditioning, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$31,657
Graduation Rate
72.8%
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$26,366
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.2x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.33x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
367
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
62.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$16,337
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,337
Pell Grant Rate
59.5%
Federal Loan Rate
38.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$26,248
Income $30K–$48K
$26,749
Income $48K–$75K
$31,796
Student Demographics
Women
8.8%
White
28.9%
Black
51.5%
Hispanic
7.1%
Asian
1.9%
Two or More Races
8.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
18.3%
Accreditations
- Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (4)
Undergraduate Certificate (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | $46,800 | 205 |
| Building Construction | $42,871 | 99 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $41,817 | 99 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $41,911 | 72 |