Teaching Assistants at Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, VA · Public · Certificate · Teaching Assistants/Aides

enrolling 11,797 students in Norfolk, VA.

Program Analysis

Tidewater Community College's Teaching Assistants graduates start at $23,117/yr — above the $20,944 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 45.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Teaching Assistants programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Teaching Assistants's career paths, with 31% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $9,566 in median debt clears fast against $23,117 in annual earnings.

At #3 of 12 nationally, this is a top-5% Teaching Assistants program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

39 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
37
Low End
39
Score
41
High End
Earnings $23,117/yr (10% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (69% shielded)
Job Market Large (41,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$265K
3.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
46.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
3 of 3
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$5,714
Out-of-state: $11,717
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,566
5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Teaching Assistants graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors $59,950 -13.7% 60%
Educational instruction and library workers, all other $48,400 +1.5% 100%
Teaching assistants, postsecondary $44,930 +3.1% 47%
Adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors
$59,950
-13.7% growth 60% AI-proof
Educational instruction and library workers, all other
$48,400
+1.5% growth 100% AI-proof
Teaching assistants, postsecondary
$44,930
+3.1% growth 47% AI-proof

Teaching Assistants Career Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 39/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Teaching Assistants at Tidewater Community College?
This program scores 39/100 — on the lower end for Teaching Assistants. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Is Tidewater Community College one of the best schools for Teaching Assistants?
The #3 ranking out of 12 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable, and the job market supports this trade.
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