Is Tacoma Community College worth it?
Tacoma Community College is a public, four-year institution in Tacoma, Washington (midsize city). It awarded 2,003 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, accounting technology bookkeeping and retailing and retail operations.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,979
Median earnings 4 years after
$55,189
Median earnings 10 years after
$47,168
Average net price
$8,376
Completion rate
32%
Completions (2024)
2,003
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
4,668
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $25,892 | $48,647 | 153 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $82,447 | $92,844 | 92 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $73,435 | $81,859 | 46 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $58,382 | $76,531 | 23 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $19,762 | $45,663 | 23 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate | $29,188 | $45,721 | 20 |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate certificate | $50,681 | N/A | 19 |
| Human Services, General | Associate | $41,008 | $53,029 | 18 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $32,779 | N/A | 18 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $40,863 | $65,130 | 18 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Undergraduate certificate | $26,283 | $50,865 | 17 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $20,066 | N/A | 16 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Processing | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 592 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 140 |
| Retailing and Retail Operations | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 131 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | Certificate under 12 weeks | 100 |
| Computer Support Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 76 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 70 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 60 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 52 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate | 47 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 47 |
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Sources: federal figures for Tacoma Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Washington. Counts under 10 are not published.
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