Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, Washington · Public · 4,668 undergraduates
Of 16 programs with reported earnings, 14 leave graduates out-earning a typical Washington high-school graduate (about $40,611/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 28 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,112 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,691 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,108 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,371 |
| $110k and up | $16,093 |
| All families (average) | $8,376 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $48,647 | +$8,036 | clears the bar | $10,975 | 1.4 yrs |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,865 | +$10,254 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $92,844 | +$52,233 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,779 | -$7,832 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,663 | +$5,052 | clears the bar | $8,617 | 1.7 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $65,130 | +$24,519 | clears the bar | $10,983 | 0.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $81,859 | +$41,248 | clears the bar | $13,094 | 0.3 yrs |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate's Degree | $58,588 | +$17,977 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $45,721 | +$5,110 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $20,066 | -$20,545 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,681 | +$10,070 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $76,531 | +$35,920 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical Engineering | Associate's Degree | $74,727 | +$34,116 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Services, General | Associate's Degree | $53,029 | +$12,418 | clears the bar | $16,758 | 1.3 yrs |
| Legal Support Services | Associate's Degree | $53,304 | +$12,693 | clears the bar | $13,941 | 1.1 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 16 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 32% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.