Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA · Associate's Degree · about 549 graduates a year
Tacoma Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Tacoma Community College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 131 | Middlesex College Edison, NJ | $48,845 | $42,871 | #554 | $26,693 |
| 132 | Arapahoe Community College Littleton, CO | $48,756 | $45,596 | #355 | $38,592 |
| 133 | Dallas College Dallas, TX | $48,725 | $49,539 | #155 | $33,060 |
| 134 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA | $48,647 | $44,745 | #415 | $25,892 |
| 135 | Columbia Gorge Community College The Dalles, OR | $48,548 | $48,834 | #186 | — |
| 136 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $48,520 | $51,643 | #88 | — |
| 137 | Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, OH | $48,510 | $51,767 | #77 | $34,969 |
Other Majors at Tacoma Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,844 | $82,447 | #154 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $81,859 | $73,435 | #47 of 560 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $76,531 | $58,382 | #2 of 476 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $74,727 | — | #1 of 5 |
| Business/Commerce | $65,130 | $40,863 | #8 of 205 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $58,588 | — | #25 of 87 |
| Legal Support Services | $53,304 | — | #18 of 109 |
| Human Services | $53,029 | $41,008 | #1 of 65 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $47,504 | — | #57 of 286 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $45,721 | $29,188 | #165 of 225 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $20,066 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tacoma Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,892 one year after graduating and $48,647 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tacoma Community College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Tacoma Community College ranks #134 by median pay four years after graduation, and #415 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Tacoma Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,975.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.