by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Tidewater Community College. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. It ranks as high as #3 out of 8 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Tidewater Community College among the top schools in the country for general social sciences, ranked #134 out of 158 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 134 of 158 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in Virginia | 5 of 7 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 of 26 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general social sciences at Tidewater Community College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 182 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Tidewater Community College handed out 182 associate’s degrees in general social sciences.
Tidewater Community College holds a strong position among schools offering general social sciences at the associate’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,680 | $10,620 |
| Fees | $896 | $1,676 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of general social sciences associate’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of general social sciences associate’s degree graduates at Tidewater Community College are Black or African American. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tidewater Community College with a associate’s in general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 71 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Tidewater Community College granted 182 associate’s completions in social sciences, general recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (39%).
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