Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians at Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 120 graduates a year
Tidewater Community College graduates in mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 7% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Tidewater Community College Compares for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
All 11 colleges reporting mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians 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 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $82,512 | $86,999 | #1 | $62,282 |
| 2 | Los Angeles Trade Technical College Los Angeles, CA | $73,405 | $66,794 | #3 | $66,574 |
| 3 | Southwest Technology Center Altus, OK | $69,613 | $78,159 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA | $66,662 | $60,702 | #7 | $54,461 |
| 5 | Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA | $59,223 | $61,308 | #6 | $25,531 |
| 6 | Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH | $57,644 | $61,515 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $55,780 | $59,860 | #8 | — |
| 8 | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Tulsa, OK | $55,352 | $62,147 | #4 | $42,386 |
| 9 | Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Wichita, KS | $44,982 | $46,699 | #9 | $21,427 |
| 10 | Crowder College Neosho, MO | $41,030 | $43,993 | #10 | $33,816 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tidewater Community College mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,461 one year after graduating and $66,662 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tidewater Community College rank for mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians?
Among 11 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians graduates, Tidewater Community College ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians at Tidewater Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians ($54,024), and the median federal debt at graduation is $4,719.
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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.