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.
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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.
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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