Average

Score: 51/100

Tidewater Tech-Trades

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Norfolk, Virginia 23502

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 74%

Outcomes

C+

63/100

Affordability

38/100

Resources

67/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

29/100

Quick Stats

514

Total Enrollment

74%

Graduation Rate

69%

Retention Rate

10.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Tidewater Tech-Trades Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $314,797
Avg rent near campus: $1,623/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 23523 (6.9% cap, Norfolk)

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🏆 Where Tidewater Tech-Trades Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#11

Building/Property Maintenance

of 20 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$16,200	$16,200

Financial Aid

81%

Receive Any Aid

68%

Receive Pell Grants

69%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Welding Technology/Welder 217 grads/yr Building/Property Maintenance 104 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 100 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 75 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Tidewater Tech-Trades's top programs commonly pursue.

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders

$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Facilities managers

$105k/yr 151,400 jobs

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

$79k/yr 921,600 jobs

Maintenance and repair workers, general

$49k/yr 1,629,700 jobs

First-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers

$48k/yr 269,800 jobs

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers

$60k/yr 425,200 jobs

Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment

$83k/yr 7,000 jobs

Student Demographics

514

Total Students

12%

Women

44%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 26%

Hispanic 9%

Black 54%

Asian 2%

Two or More 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 44%

25-64 (Adult) 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Tidewater Tech-Trades?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Tidewater Tech-Trades?

Tuition at Tidewater Tech-Trades is $16,200 for in-state students and $16,200 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Tidewater Tech-Trades?

The graduation rate at Tidewater Tech-Trades is 74%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Tidewater Tech-Trades a good school?

Tidewater Tech-Trades has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Tidewater Tech-Trades?

Tidewater Tech-Trades has a total enrollment of 514 students.

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