Precision Metal Working at Tidewater Tech-Trades
Norfolk, VA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 205 graduates a year
Tidewater Tech-Trades graduates in precision metal working earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Tidewater Tech-Trades Compares for Precision Metal Working
All 365 colleges reporting precision metal working 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 | Riverland Community College Austin, MN | $87,864 | $83,929 | #3 | — |
| 2 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $82,683 | $87,922 | #1 | $64,581 |
| 3 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $79,641 | $83,972 | #2 | $68,852 |
| 4 | White Mountains Community College Berlin, NH | $71,074 | $65,466 | #19 | $53,066 |
| 5 | Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN | $69,442 | $66,332 | #12 | $52,456 |
| 6 | Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA | $68,633 | $62,452 | #30 | $45,864 |
| 7 | Coastal Pines Technical College Waycross, GA | $68,443 | $70,852 | #6 | $43,040 |
| 8 | Riverside City College Riverside, CA | $67,355 | $61,289 | #39 | — |
| 9 | Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro, KY | $67,174 | $76,061 | #4 | $45,366 |
| 10 | Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN | $65,946 | $62,993 | #27 | $51,141 |
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| 212 | Pensacola State College Pensacola, FL | $47,078 | $50,109 | #175 | — |
| 213 | Amarillo College Amarillo, TX | $46,858 | $47,641 | #232 | $48,263 |
| 214 | Warren County Career Center Lebanon, OH | $46,822 | $49,966 | #181 | $38,389 |
| 215 | Tidewater Tech-Trades Norfolk, VA | $46,800 | $42,616 | #306 | $32,269 |
| 216 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $46,613 | $47,392 | #238 | $39,261 |
| 217 | Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL | $46,610 | $49,610 | #187 | $41,518 |
| 218 | Manatee Technical College Bradenton, FL | $46,581 | $49,580 | #188 | $41,602 |
Other Majors at Tidewater Tech-Trades by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $42,871 | $35,172 | #9 of 25 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $41,911 | $30,531 | #257 of 319 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $41,817 | $30,448 | #184 of 226 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tidewater Tech-Trades precision metal working graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,269 one year after graduating and $46,800 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tidewater Tech-Trades rank for precision metal working?
Among 365 colleges reporting earnings for precision metal working graduates, Tidewater Tech-Trades ranks #215 by median pay four years after graduation, and #306 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is precision metal working at Tidewater Tech-Trades worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for precision metal working ($48,702), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,500.
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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.
