University of Washington-Tacoma Campus: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus at a glance

• 4,185

  students enrolled

• 1,789

  degrees and certificates a year

• 63%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $10,163

  average net price a year

  Tuition $11,524 in state, $40,878 out of state

• $62,979

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $78,466

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus 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 Washington-Tacoma Campus

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

• 212

  open professional jobs

• 33

  entry level

  2 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 computer & information sciences, business & management, psychology, which lead to engineering (38 open), data & analytics (4 open), finance (22 open), sales (25 open).

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

What they hire for: Operations (47), Engineering (38), Sales (25), Finance (22), Clinical (21), Legal (10). 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 Washington-Tacoma Campus?

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus enrolls about 4,185 students and is a public 4-year institution in Tacoma, Washington. It awards about 1,789 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?

63% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $62,979 six years after entry and $78,466 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus offer AI or data science degrees?

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus 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 Washington-Tacoma Campus?

212 open professional jobs are listed in Pierce County, 33 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.