Sales & Marketing at Tacoma Community College
a smaller institution with 4,248 students in Tacoma, WA.
Program Analysis
Starting salaries of $26,283/yr fall 25% below the $34,853 national median for Sales & Marketing. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.
The 55.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Sales & Marketing graduates.
Ranked #8 out of 16 programs, Tacoma Community College's Sales & Marketing offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
With 8 registered apprenticeships mapped to Sales & Marketing, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.
Earnings Overview
Projected 10-Year Earnings
Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.
Top Career Paths
Top career paths for Sales & Marketing graduates by median salary.
| Career Path | Median Salary | Growth | AI-ProofAI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products | $100,070 | +1.9% | 54% |
| Business teachers, postsecondary | $97,270 | +5.7% | 51% |
| First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers | $84,130 | 0.0% | 46% |
Sales & Marketing Career Guide
From day-one roles to senior positions, Sales & Marketing careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering business & office.
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