Tidewater Tech-Trades
Private for-profit in Norfolk, VA. 4 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering construction trades, HVAC, auto technician, welding.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 99 | $43,202 | $14,604 | $166 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 205 | $38,002 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 99 | $37,388 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 72 | $34,749 | $10,750 | $122 |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (certificate): graduates earned $37,388 one year out, about the same as the national median for construction trades certificate programs ($36,806).
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (certificate): graduates earned $43,202 one year out, about the same as the national median for HVAC certificate programs ($42,250).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (certificate): graduates earned $34,749 one year out, 17% below the national median for auto technician certificate programs ($42,072).
- Precision Metal Working (certificate): graduates earned $38,002 one year out, 11% below the national median for welding certificate programs ($42,713).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Central School of Practical Nursing (Norfolk, VA), about 1 miles away
- Norfolk State University (Norfolk, VA), about 2 miles away
- Fortis College-Norfolk (Norfolk, VA), about 3 miles away
- Centura College-Norfolk (Norfolk, VA), about 3 miles away
- Advanced Technology Institute (Virginia Beach, VA), about 3 miles away
Before you apply
- Construction Trades & Building Inspection: Which trades are covered and which are only introduced?
- HVAC & Refrigeration: Is the EPA 608 exam included?
- Auto Mechanic & Technician: Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.