Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Undergraduate certificate · Tidewater Community College · Norfolk, VA
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Tidewater Community College earn a median of $31,688 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $44,906 four years after graduating (middle half: $29,208–$64,121). Median debt is $9,805, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Undergraduate certificate) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Peninsula Community College Hampton | $31,228 | $9,250 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College Charlottesville | $28,910 | $7,000 |
| Germanna Community College Locust Grove | $26,037 | $8,000 |
| New River Community College Dublin | $25,798 | — |
| Brightpoint Community College Chester | $25,451 | $9,000 |
| Southside Virginia Community College Alberta | $25,214 | — |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Richmond | $24,780 | $10,949 |
| Northern Virginia Community College Annandale | $24,353 | $10,750 |
| Rappahannock Community College Glenns | $23,512 | — |
| Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave | $23,329 | $7,250 |
| Virginia Western Community College Roanoke | $22,692 | $9,799 |
| Patrick & Henry Community College Martinsville | $22,039 | — |
| Wytheville Community College Wytheville | $21,085 | — |
| Central Virginia Community College Lynchburg | $18,625 | $9,500 |
| Mountain Empire Community College Big Stone Gap | $16,029 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Tidewater Community College make?
The median salary is $31,688 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,805.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.