Undergraduate Certificate (<1 yr)
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection at Tidewater Tech-Trades
Norfolk, Virginia · See Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection nationally
Poor return
$-94,068 over 10 years
For graduates of Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection at Tidewater Tech-Trades.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
$35,172
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$38,576
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$9,500
Median debt as of 2024
$-94,068
10-year net gain as of 2024
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester, MN | Certificate | $75,809 | — | +2,034% | Strong return |
| 2 | Motoring Technical Training Institute Seekonk, MA | Certificate | $47,092 | — | +3% | Break-even |
| 3 | South Florida Institute of Technology Miami, FL | Certificate | $36,673 | — | -363% | Poor return |
| 4 | Orleans Technical College Philadelphia, PA | Certificate | $35,968 | $7,521 | -495% | Poor return |
| 5 | Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education Lexington, KY | Certificate | $30,885 | $11,093 | -625% | Poor return |
| 6 | CET-San Diego San Diego, CA | Certificate | $32,178 | $6,323 | -627% | Poor return |
| 7 | Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences Paterson, NJ | Certificate | $31,961 | — | -689% | Poor return |
| 8 | CET-Coachella Coachella, CA | Certificate | $32,178 | $6,323 | -797% | Poor return |
| 9 | CET-San Jose San Jose, CA | Certificate | $32,178 | $6,323 | -797% | Poor return |
| 10 | CET-Colton Colton, CA | Certificate | $32,178 | $6,323 | -857% | Poor return |
Other majors at Tidewater Tech-Trades
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate | $43,957 | $14,750 | -133% | Poor return |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | $41,946 | $9,500 | -202% | Poor return |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | $38,576 | $9,500 | -315% | Poor return |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate | $34,268 | $14,750 | -438% | Poor return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.