Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 58.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 62.3%
- Retention Rate
- 77.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $78,466
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $14,615
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 79.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $155/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $127,652 | $58,052 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $122,038 | $36,600 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master | $99,072 | $40,174 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $95,549 | $33,752 |
| Education, General. | Doctoral | $88,195 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $72,152 | $12,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $71,575 | $15,127 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $70,961 | $14,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $67,130 | $20,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $63,997 | $35,140 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $63,898 | $13,856 |
| Geography and Cartography. | Master | $63,005 | $33,037 |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning. | Master | $62,012 | $40,998 |
| Education, General. | Master | $61,933 | $23,108 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $57,692 | $14,828 |
Outcomes Overview
UW Tacoma graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $14,615, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of just 19% based on their $78,466 median salary after 10 years. Monthly loan payments of $155 represent only 3.5% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The campus serves the growing South Puget Sound region, where graduates often find opportunities in healthcare, technology, and business sectors that anchor Tacoma's economy. With a 93.4% employment rate and strong earning potential that exceeds many regional universities, UW Tacoma delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking career advancement in the Pacific Northwest.