# University of Washington-Tacoma Campus: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Tacoma, WA. IPEDS 377564, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-washington-tacoma-campus/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,437
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,844 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,323 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in WA: 7 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (9 colleges, $46,844): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,757

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,844 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,458 | $18,768 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $6,135 | $25,828 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $6,748 | $28,409 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $11,449 | $48,200 | 7.3 years |
| 110k+ | $22,183 | $93,390 | 14.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle University | $64,098 | $23,500 | $34,662 | 76% |
| Whitworth University | $55,846 | $36,988 | $26,534 | 71% |
| Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs | $55,846 | $36,988 | not reported | not reported |
| Washington State University | $55,403 | $22,881 | $14,971 | 61% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $46,844 | $16,323 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $46,844 | $16,323 | $12,319 | 65% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $46,844 | $16,323 | $10,163 | 63% |
| The Evergreen State College | $42,219 | $21,354 | $24,319 | 41% |
| Western Washington University | $38,163 | not reported | $21,193 | 65% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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