Nursing at Tacoma Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Tacoma Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Tacoma Community College is located in Tacoma, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 70 nursing degrees were granted at Tacoma Community College.
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Studying Online at Tacoma Community College
Online coursework is an option at Tacoma Community College. Among 6,199 students, 1,776 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,930 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Tacoma Community College
Use these rankings to compare Tacoma Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #14 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #25 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #93 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #131 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #524 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #525 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Tacoma Community College
Students who complete Tacoma Community College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,538 |
| 2 years | $61,814 |
| 3 years | $57,956 |
| 4 years | $69,372 |
| 5 years | $81,839 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Tacoma Community College earn a median of $69,372, compared with $45,633 for all Tacoma Community College graduates — about 52% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Tacoma Community College comes in at $19,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Tacoma Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Tacoma Community College are 77% women (54) and 23% men (16).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Tacoma Community College
Of the 70 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Tacoma Community College, 77% were women (54) and 23% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Tacoma Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 46% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Tacoma Community College, higher than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Tacoma Community College
This Nursing program at Tacoma Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 70 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Tacoma Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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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