Tacoma Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 4,668 students.
About This School
Tacoma Community College is a public institution located in Tacoma, Washington with approximately 4,668 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,376 per year. The graduation rate is 32%, and the typical graduate earns $40,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Tacoma Community College (TCC) is a public community college in Tacoma, Washington with operations in Tacoma and Gig Harbor. It serves the city of Tacoma and the Pierce County portion of the Kitsap Peninsula.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $9,321/year after aid and a median debt of $7,718 at graduation, the cost is genuinely manageable — but only 33% of students actually finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. The $40,700 median earnings a decade out are modest but reasonable for a two-year institution, especially if you're using this as a stepping stone to transfer to a four-year school. Worth considering if you're budget-conscious and have a clear academic plan, but come in with a strategy to stay on track — too many students here don't make it to graduation.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,668 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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