Design and Applied Arts at Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 32 graduates a year
Tidewater Community College graduates in design and applied arts earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Tidewater Community College Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 26 colleges reporting design and applied arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gnomon Hollywood, CA | $104,151 | $94,771 | #2 | $80,221 |
| 2 | Miami Ad School-Atlanta Atlanta, GA | $90,812 | $94,009 | #3 | $56,833 |
| 3 | Miami Ad School Miami, FL | $90,812 | $96,658 | #1 | $56,833 |
| 4 | Miami Ad School-New York Astoria, NY | $90,812 | $86,434 | #4 | $56,833 |
| 5 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA | $71,901 | $63,316 | #5 | — |
| 6 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $63,359 | $57,653 | #6 | — |
| 7 | Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH | $50,921 | $54,340 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Century College White Bear Lake, MN | $50,687 | $48,417 | #8 | $43,778 |
| 9 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $49,484 | $46,277 | #9 | $21,397 |
| 10 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $41,857 | $44,919 | #10 | $32,153 |
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| 17 | Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NC | $36,502 | $39,172 | #15 | — |
| 18 | Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown, NC | $35,628 | $38,234 | #17 | — |
| 19 | Los Angeles Trade Technical College Los Angeles, CA | $34,383 | $31,286 | #19 | — |
| 20 | Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA | $30,658 | $27,917 | #22 | — |
| 21 | Community Care College Tulsa, OK | $27,090 | $30,416 | #20 | $17,889 |
| 22 | Clary Sage College Tulsa, OK | $27,090 | $30,416 | #21 | $17,889 |
| 23 | Danville Community College Danville, VA | $25,670 | $23,375 | #25 | — |
Other Design and Applied Arts Credentials at Tidewater Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $22,935 | $28,976 | $11,348 |
Other Majors at Tidewater Community College by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tidewater Community College design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $30,658 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tidewater Community College rank for design and applied arts?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Tidewater Community College ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Tidewater Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($36,116).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.