Public Health at Tacoma Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Tacoma Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Tacoma Community College sits in Tacoma, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 public health degrees were granted at Tacoma Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Tacoma Community College
Many students take online classes at Tacoma Community College. Of 6,199 students, 1,776 (29%) studied exclusively online and 1,930 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Tacoma Community College
Rankings can help you compare Tacoma Community College’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #4 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #20 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #57 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #73 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #338 of 430 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Public Health graduates at Tacoma Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at Tacoma Community College are 88% women (14) and 12% men (2).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Tacoma Community College
Among the 16 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at Tacoma Community College, 88% were women (14) and 12% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Tacoma Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Tacoma Community College, below the national average of 57%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at Tacoma Community College
This Public Health program at Tacoma Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 16 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at Tacoma Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | $61,737 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
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.