Tacoma Community College
Public two-year college in Tacoma, WA that costs an average of $19,206 a year after financial aid and graduates 30% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$19,206
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
30%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$52,313
PublicMidsize city4,668 undergraduates
Cost of Tacoma Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $28,091 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,670 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $12,017 |
| Books and supplies | $528 |
| Average net price after aid | $19,206 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $17,393 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $18,560 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $19,909 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $22,948 |
| $110,001+ | $27,250 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Tacoma Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $44,245 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $52,313 |
| Rank in Washington (earnings) | 8th of 26 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $13,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $148 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 31% |
| Students with federal loans | 12% |
Majors and programs at Tacoma Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | 30 | $71,299 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 24 | $63,388 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 19 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 16 | — | — |
Certificate programs (19)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services | 19 | $55,859 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 326 | — | $15,628 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 225 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 14 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 85 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 15 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 119 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 23 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 286 | — | $14,718 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 87 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 16 | — | — |
| Human Services | 120 | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 147 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 138 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (22)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 147 | $85,556 | $13,501 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 79 | $81,545 | $16,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 31 | $72,255 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 28 | $51,443 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 42 | $43,542 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,141 | $38,041 | $10,813 |
| Biology | 37 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 47 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 111 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 58 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 36 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 16 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 80 | — | $12,250 |
| Human Services | 33 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 25 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 37 | — | — |
| Music | 8 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 15 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 15 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Washington
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Basin College | Pasco | $13,813 | — | $51,967 |
| Everett Community College | Everett | $18,421 | — | $51,095 |
| Spokane Community College | Spokane | $20,482 | — | $46,919 |
| Clark College | Vancouver | $18,625 | — | $47,832 |
| Green River College | Auburn | $18,821 | — | $54,621 |
| Pierce College District | Lakewood | $20,424 | — | $52,562 |
| Seattle Central College | Seattle | $21,132 | — | $48,906 |
| Highline College | Des Moines | $18,053 | — | $54,850 |
About Tacoma Community College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Tacoma, WA |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 4,668 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | tacomacc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Tacoma Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $28,091 a year (tuition and fees: $5,670 in-state, $12,017 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $19,206 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $17,393.
How much do Tacoma Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $52,313 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 8th of 26 similar colleges in Washington. The best-paid bachelor's program is public health ($71,299 a year after graduation).
What is Tacoma Community College's graduation rate?
30% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.