Medical Records Technician at Tidewater Community College
If you are interested in studying Medical Records Technician, take a look at what Tidewater Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Tidewater Community College is in Norfolk, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 19 medical records technician graduations were recorded at Tidewater Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Tidewater Community College
Distance learning is available at Tidewater Community College. Of 16,884 students, 5,403 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,599 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Medical Records Technician Rankings at Tidewater Community College
Use these rankings to compare Tidewater Community College’s Medical Records Technician program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #12 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 52 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #69 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #95 of 149 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #131 of 270 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Medical Records Technician graduates at Tidewater Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Medical Records Technician graduates at Tidewater Community College are 95% women (18) and 5% men (1).
Medical Records Technician Associate’s Program at Tidewater Community College
Of the 19 associate’s medical records technician graduates at Tidewater Community College, 95% were women (18) and 5% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical Records Technician associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 74% of Medical Records Technician associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College, above the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Medical Records Technician Graduates
Graduates of the Medical Records Technician program at Tidewater Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Medical Records Technician majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical Records Specialists | $153,246 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $103,058 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.