by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Tidewater Community College — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:
The student-to-faculty ratio at Tidewater Community College is 21 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. 33% of the instructors at Tidewater Community College are employed full time, near the national average of 47%.
For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.
Students at Tidewater Community College can choose from 46 majors with reported graduates spanning 21 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Tidewater Community College are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
The most popular majors at Tidewater Community College, measured by graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 647 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General | 294 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 232 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 228 |
| Social Sciences, General | 182 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.
Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Tidewater Community College:
Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic: