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Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, WAPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$8,376
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
4.7K
Students
Medium campus body
$38,790
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Tacoma Community College is a public institution located in the city setting of Tacoma, WA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.7K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing25% of degrees
Health Sciences23% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Biological Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,844
Earnings 5yr: $81,839
Debt: $19,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,859
Earnings 5yr: $74,687
Debt: $20,655
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,531
Earnings 5yr: $66,174
Debt: $18,220
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,727
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,130
Earnings 5yr: $52,285
Debt: $11,500
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,588
Earnings 5yr: $53,305
Debt: $10,759
Legal Support Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,304
Earnings 5yr: $51,087
Debt: $12,071
Human Services, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,029
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $17,367
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $50,865
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,412
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,647
Earnings 5yr: $42,320
Debt: $12,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,504
Earnings 5yr: $44,792
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,721
Earnings 5yr: $49,320
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $45,663
Earnings 5yr: $35,125
Debt: $11,054
Physical Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $64,564
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $41,917
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $32,980
Debt: $16,084
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $10,937
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$8,376
In-State Tuition$5,507
Out-of-State Tuition$11,646
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

26%
Pell Grants
12%
Take Loans
35%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$38,790
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$47,168

Completion Signals

32%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
N/A
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,718
Est. Monthly Payment
$83/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

33%
Men
67%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 33% men and 67% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
45%
Part-Time Share
42%
Avg Family Income
$29,351
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