Teaching Assistants/Aides

Undergraduate certificate · Tidewater Community College · Norfolk, VA

CIP 13.15

$23,117Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$30,002Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$9,566Median federal debt

61Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Teaching Assistants/Aides at Tidewater Community College earn a median of $23,117 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $24,479 four years after graduating (middle half: $13,916–$35,898). Median debt is $9,566, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Tidewater Community College

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Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$54,461
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$47,722
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree$45,084
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Business Administration, Management and OperationsUndergraduate certificate$42,521
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Funeral Service and Mortuary ScienceAssociate's degree$39,431
Ground TransportationUndergraduate certificate$39,383
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$37,354
Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersUndergraduate certificate$36,232
Legal Support ServicesUndergraduate certificate$36,150
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$35,919
Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesAssociate's degree$35,687
Accounting and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate$35,597
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$34,696
Legal Support ServicesAssociate's degree$33,677

Frequently asked questions

How much do Teaching Assistants/Aides graduates from Tidewater Community College make?

The median salary is $23,117 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,566.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.