City Rankings
Best Colleges in Tacoma, Washington
Top colleges in Tacoma ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 6
Avg grad earnings: $60,546
Top Colleges in Tacoma
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus #245 national | $78,466 |
| 2 | Pacific Lutheran University #315 national | $66,990 |
| 3 | University of Puget Sound #551 national | $69,594 |
| 4 | Bates Technical College #683 national | $50,051 |
| 5 | Tacoma Community College #1507 national | $47,168 |
| 6 | Faith International University | $51,006 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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