Tidewater Tech

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Accredited

Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)

Open

Enrollment

$16,337

Avg. Tuition

514

Total Students

Urban

Norfolk, VA

Founded 1969

Small urban campus

About Tidewater Tech

Tidewater Tech is a career training school specializing in skilled trades such as automotive repair, HVAC, and welding. Founded in 1969, it provides hands-on, fast-track programs designed to prepare adult learners for immediate entry into the workforce.

Trade Programs Available

Hvac TechnicianWeldingElectricianPlumbingAutomotive TechnicianCarpentry

Programs Offered

Combination Welding

Diploma

Duration: 33 weeks
Tuition: $17,400

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Diploma

Duration: 48 weeks
Tuition: $21,000

Auto Technician

Diploma

Duration: 48 weeks
Tuition: $21,000

Building and Construction Trades

Diploma

Duration: 48 weeks
Tuition: $21,000

Combination Maritime Welding

Diploma

Duration: 48 weeks
Tuition: $26,100

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
10:1
Hands-On Training
70%
Start Dates
Frequent monthly starts
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Evening Classes Online Available Hybrid Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

18+

Minimum Age

$25

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Personal interview
  • Online application
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $16,337
Books & Supplies $695
Equipment Fees $500
Estimated Total $17,532

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • Scholarship Match Program
  • Federal Pell Grant
  • FSEOG

Graduate Outcomes

71%

Graduation Rate

80%

Job Placement Rate

N/A

Licensure Pass Rate

Salary Information

$37,641

Average Starting Salary

Top Employers

Colonna's Shipyard, Inc.Chesapeake Bay Steel, Inc.Marine Hydraulics International, Inc.Coastal Automotive, Inc.

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available

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