University of Puget Sound: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Puget Sound at a glance

• 1,594

  students enrolled

• 600

  degrees and certificates a year

• 68%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $38,394

  average net price a year

  Tuition $59,340

• $46,802

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $69,594

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  92% working

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Puget Sound reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around University of Puget Sound

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Pierce County, where the college is.

• 202

  open professional jobs

• 22

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  7 jobs

• 5.1%

  unemployment in Pierce County

  2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $96,632

  median household income

  Pierce County

• 38%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, health professions, biological sciences, which lead to research (3 open), programs (7 open), human resources (4 open), clinical (22 open).

Hiring most: Amazon (9), Globe Main (9), Veterans Health Administration (8), Quanta Services (6), Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (5), TOTE Maritime (4), Creative Financial Staffing (3), Johns Hopkins Medicine (3).

What they hire for: Operations (45), Engineering (35), Sales (25), Clinical (22), Finance (22), Legal (8). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Pierce County Workforce Development Area.

• Goodwill Milgard Work Opportunity CenterTacoma · 253-573-6577 · M - F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Pierce College Fort SteilacoomLakewood · 253-964-6265 · Walk-ins 8:30am to 11:00am M-F, Appointments 1:00 p.m. to 4:00p.m. M-F
• WorkSource AJC Joint Base Lewis-McChordJblm · 253-593-7320 · Mon-Fri, 9:00-4:00
• WorkSource Pierce CountyTacoma · 253-593-7300 · Monday 9:00am-5pm, Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Puget Sound?

University of Puget Sound enrolls about 1,594 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Tacoma, Washington. It awards about 600 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Puget Sound?

68% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Puget Sound graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,802 six years after entry and $69,594 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Puget Sound offer AI or data science degrees?

University of Puget Sound reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near University of Puget Sound?

202 open professional jobs are listed in Pierce County, 22 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.