At a glance
Average net price
$8,376
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
31.5%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
4,668
In-state tuition
$5,507
Out-of-state tuition
$11,646
Cost of attendance
$16,766
Median earnings (10y)
$47,168
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
13 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (30%), business (25%), health (23%).
- STEM11%
- Health23%
- Business25%
- Humanities & arts30%
- Social sciences9%
- Trades & services2%
- Liberal arts29.6%~1,380 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business25.1%~1,170 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions22.9%~1,070 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Computer science8.2%~382 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education4.2%~196 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~184 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture1.8%~84 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering1.6%~72 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~49 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal0.9%~44 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.1%~7 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
39 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 1,173 | $28,998 | $12,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 235 | — | $11,054 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 219 | — | $15,412 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 195 | — | $10,937 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 165 | $66,538 | $19,000 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 127 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Undergraduate certificate | 119 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 103 | $37,096 | $11,500 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 85 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 85 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 80 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 79 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 76 | $65,226 | $20,655 |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 62 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 55 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 42 | $32,954 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 41 | — | $16,084 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Associate's | 38 | $34,003 | $10,759 |
| Human Services, General. | Associate's | 38 | $28,611 | $17,367 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Associate's | 36 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 36 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 33 | $36,924 | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 28 | — | $17,629 |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate's | 28 | — | $12,071 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 28 | $64,968 | $18,220 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 28 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Undergraduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, General. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Music. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Tacoma Community College
Tacoma Community College is a mid-sized institution located in Tacoma, Washington, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 4,668 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Business, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Tacoma Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $8,376 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $5,507 for in-state students and $11,646 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $16,766 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 31.5%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $47,168 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Tacoma Community College confers degrees and certificates across 13 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Business, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (30% of credentials), business (25% of credentials), health (23% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Tacoma, Washington (city), Tacoma Community College draws students from across Washington and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Tacoma Community College
Q.How much does Tacoma Community College cost?
The average net price at Tacoma Community College is $8,376 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $16,766.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Tacoma Community College?
Tacoma Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 31.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Tacoma Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Tacoma Community College graduate earns $47,168 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Tacoma Community College?
Published tuition is $5,507 in-state and $11,646 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Tacoma Community College located?
Tacoma Community College is located in Tacoma, Washington (ZIP 98466).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Tacoma Community College at their official website.