Health Professions at Tacoma Community College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Tacoma Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Tacoma Community College is in Tacoma, WA.
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Online Class Availability at Tacoma Community College
Distance learning is available at Tacoma Community College. Among 6,199 students, 1,776 (29%) studied exclusively online and 1,930 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Tacoma Community College
Rankings can help you compare Tacoma Community College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #19 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #24 of 58 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #111 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #152 of 451 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #537 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #595 of 3,031 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #19 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #24 of 58 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #111 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #152 of 451 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #537 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #595 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Tacoma Community College
Students who complete Tacoma Community College’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,524 |
| 2 years | $51,879 |
| 3 years | $56,154 |
| 4 years | $63,612 |
| 5 years | $68,266 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Tacoma Community College report median earnings of $63,612, compared with $45,633 for all Tacoma Community College graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Tacoma Community College is $18,078.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Tacoma Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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
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