Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Tacoma Community College

Tacoma Community College graduates earn $73,435 within their first year—putting them ahead of 95% of allied health programs nationwide and significantly above both the national median ($54,327) and Washington's typical outcome ($62,420). The debt load of $20,655 is reasonable given these earnings, creating a debt-to-income ratio of just 0.28. That's a solid foundation for launching a healthcare career.

What's unusual here is the state percentile: 60th. This means that while Tacoma Community College outperforms most programs nationally, it sits in the middle tier among Washington schools. The state's top performer, Bellevue College, places graduates earning about $6,400 more annually. Still, Tacoma's graduates earn more than the median Washington allied health worker from day one, and the stable earnings from year one to year four ($74,685) suggest these are durable, in-demand positions rather than entry-level stepping stones.

For Washington residents, this represents strong value—especially if geography or program availability makes Tacoma the practical choice. The combination of above-average starting salaries and manageable debt means graduates can build financial stability quickly. While not the absolute top-performing program in the state, it delivers outcomes that work.