Tacoma Community College

Tacoma Community College is a Public, 4 years school located in Tacoma, WA. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $11,030 over its programs in average.
The school mainly focus on BS degree or graduate degrees, but also offer vocational and career programs as well.

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Tacoma Community College is $11,030 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Tacoma Community College offers the alternative tuition plans .
39% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,785 (exclude student loans).
Tacoma CC 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$11,030
Average Financial Amount$7,785

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Tacoma Community College offers 33 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 1,681 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Tacoma Community College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate9076
Less than 1 Year Certificate150369
2 Years Certificate90137
Total3301,681

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 76 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 369 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 137 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 1,099 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 15 completers-
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations15-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 12 completers-
Computer Support Specialist12-
Education [+] 17 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching17-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 14 completers-
Medical Reception/Receptionist1-
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)4-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide9-
Business [+] 15 completers-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping4-
Retailing and Retail Operations11-
Total76
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 50 completers-
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations50-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 83 completers-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design11-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration12-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance15-
Computer Support Specialist45-
Education [+] 31 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching31-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 10 completers-
Medical Reception/Receptionist7-
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)0-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide3-
Business [+] 176 completers-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management7-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping90-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies23-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration5-
Retailing and Retail Operations51-
Total369
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 13 completers-
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations13-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 5 completers-
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician2-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications3-
Engineering Technology [+] 12 completers-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician12-
Legal Studies [+] 22 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal22-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 18 completers-
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller18-
Business [+] 45 completers-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping24-
Retailing and Retail Operations21-
Total137
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 59 completers-
Computer Science25-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications34-
Education [+] 4 completers-
Elementary Education and Teaching0-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4-
Teacher Assistant/Aide0-
Engineering [+] 27 completers-
Chemical Engineering2-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering6-
Mechanical Engineering19-
Legal Studies [+] 16 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal16-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 634 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies634-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 16 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences16-
Physical Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Physical Sciences8-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 7 completers-
Music7-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 174 completers-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician16-
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant13-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)11-
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician20-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer17-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse97-
Business [+] 124 completers-
Business/Commerce70-
Business Administration and Management22-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping32-
Total1,099

Directory and Accreditation Information

Tacoma Community College is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (12/1/1967 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Tacoma Community College.
6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA
253-566-5000

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