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Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, Washington · Public college
Address: 6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466 · Phone: (253) 566-5000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Tacoma Community College is a public trade and career school in Tacoma, WA offering EMT & paramedic training, CNA classes, and medical billing & coding, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Tacoma Community College carry a median debt of $13,000 and earn a median of $47,168 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate compared to the state average of 66.1% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Tacoma Community College; the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 25.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $37,290 | $52,690 | $56,580 |
| Nursing assistants | $42,500 | $49,180 | $57,930 |
| Medical records specialists | $45,500 | $62,270 | $79,680 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $66,570 | $102,090 | $121,560 |
| Medical assistants | $46,540 | $59,290 | $63,590 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Washington (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 90 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 56 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 32 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 20 | $36,924 | $35,060 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 15 | $65,226 | $63,005 | $13,094 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $65,226 | $63,005 | $13,094 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 12 | $64,968 | $48,823 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 4 | $65,226 | $63,005 | $13,094 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Tacoma Community College is a public trade and career training campus located in Tacoma, Washington. It participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for programs here. The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Its most-completed trade programs are EMT & paramedic training, CNA classes, and medical billing & coding programs, drawn from an offering of 11 program families including radiology tech and medical assistant training.
Federal data shows 277 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 4,668. The statewide average completion rate is 66.1%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $47,168. About 25.8% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given its mix of short clinical/technical certificate programs (EMT, CNA, medical billing) alongside longer allied-health tracks like radiology technology, this campus may suit both those seeking a fast entry into healthcare support work and those pursuing more extensive credentialed training; whether it fits an adult career-changer specifically is not stated in the data beyond program length differences. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome figures directly through the College Scorecard or by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Tacoma Community College offers 11 program families, with the most-completed being EMT & paramedic training, CNA classes, and medical billing & coding programs. Other offerings include radiology technology and medical assistant programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, with program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal student aid, so eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants. About 25.8% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate is not reported in federal data. The statewide average completion rate is 66.1%, but a direct comparison for this campus is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $47,168, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (253) 566-5000 or visit tacomacc.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Tacoma Community College is a public institution, which can mean different tuition structures and accountability requirements than private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for programs like EMT training, CNA classes, or medical billing & coding.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?236753, or by contacting the school directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements after completing a program are not reported in this data; contact the school at (253) 566-5000 to learn about certification pathways for programs like EMT or radiology technology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Tacoma Community College at (253) 566-5000 or through its website, https://www.tacomacc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.