Chemical Engineering at Tacoma Community College
If you are interested in studying Chemical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Tacoma Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tacoma Community College is located in Tacoma, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 3 chemical engineering degrees were granted at Tacoma Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Tacoma Community College
Many students take online classes at Tacoma Community College. Of 6,199 students, 1,776 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,930 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Chemical Engineering graduates at Tacoma Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Chemical Engineering graduates at Tacoma Community College are 67% women (2) and 33% men (1).
Chemical Engineering Associate’s Program at Tacoma Community College
Of the 3 associate’s chemical engineering graduates at Tacoma Community College, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Tacoma Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 67% of Chemical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Tacoma Community College, higher than the national average of 36%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Chemical Engineering Concentrations at Tacoma Community College
This Chemical Engineering program at Tacoma Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Chemical Engineering | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Chemical Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Chemical Engineering program at Tacoma Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Chemical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $121,651 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.