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Is Tacoma Community College a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Above Average In-State Value
$12,327 Avg Annual Cost

College Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Tacoma Community College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Tacoma Community College measures up.

Tacoma Community College Value Ranking

Tacoma Community College Best Value ranking badge
#595 National Value Rank
#20 Washington Value Rank
B Value Grade

Tacoma Community College is ranked #595 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within Washington, it ranks #20 of 65 for value.

Tacoma Community College’s Best Value Majors

These Tacoma Community College majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.

Major National Value Rank
Health Information Management #10 of 68
Healthcare Administration / Management #10 of 68
Health & Medical Administrative Services #23 of 245
General Public Health #40 of 206
Public Health #40 of 206
Health Professions #124 of 1,275
Bachelor's Degree #124 of 1,275
Business Administration / Management #183 of 1,232

Tacoma Community College Value Report

Read the full Tacoma Community College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.

Within Washington, Tacoma Community College Offers Average Quality for a Good Price

Above Average Washington Value
Average Washington Quality
$12,327 Avg Annual Cost

Tacoma Community College is ranked #38 out of #68 in Washington for quality and #20 out of #65 for Washington value.

State Value Ranking  20 out of 65
Overpriced
Great Value
State Value Score  63.3 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Tacoma Community College financial aid page to be sure.

Above Average Value Nationwide

Above Average National Value
Below Average National Quality
Good Price

Tacoma Community College is ranked #595 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

Tacoma Community College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.

National Value Ranking  595 out of 3,211
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  70.1 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

The Bottom Line: What Will Tacoma Community College Cost?

$12,327 Avg Annual Cost (All Students)
$17,155 Sticker Price Per Year
$49,306 Est. 4-Year Cost

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Tacoma Community College costs about $12,327. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $49,306 for the degree.

Amount
Sticker Price (before aid) $17,155 / year
Net Price (students receiving aid) $8,376 / year
Average Cost (all students) $12,327 / year
Estimated 4-Year Cost $49,306

*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Tacoma Community College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.

61% Freshmen Receiving Aid
$6,836 Avg Grant / Scholarship
55% Undergrads Getting Grants

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Tacoma Community College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $68,620
All Students $49,306 #595 B
Only Students Receiving Aid $33,504
In-State Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $68,620
All Students $49,306 #20 B-
Only Students Receiving Aid $33,504

*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.

You can also see how the average net price at Tacoma Community College shifts with family income:

Family Income Avg Net Price / Year
$0–$30K $7,917
$30K–$48K $9,186
$48K–$75K $9,903
$75K–$110K $13,275
Over $110K $15,824

About 55% of Tacoma Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,836 per year. Get more details on the Tacoma Community College financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Tacoma Community College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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