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Our growing talent pool is fueled by nine regional colleges and universities and 12 postsecondary technical schools, serving thousands of students from across the world. Here in Tacoma-Pierce County, innovation and collaboration are a part of who we are. From the nationally acclaimed University of Tacoma IT program to Pierce College’s military pathway programs, Tacoma-Pierce County’s higher education institutions are helping students and service members reach their full academic and professional potential.
Ranked one of the top 20 western public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, the University of Washington Tacoma offers majors, minors and graduate programs ranging from computer science to healthcare leadership.
Pacific Lutheran University is the small, private university where caring means more than kindness and consideration — it means a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice. Global education is a major focus, as approximately 50% of all undergraduates and 100% of MBA students study away before they graduate. PLU offers graduate programs in a variety of areas, including nursing (MSN, DNP, DNP/MBA) and business (MBA and Master of Science in Marketing Analytics) to support the regional workforce and as collaborative programs for employees in partnership with local organizations. Learn more about their programs here.
Pierce College is a thriving career and technical college with five campuses spanning across Pierce County. Serving more than 10,000 students, it consistently ranks one of the top community colleges in the Tacoma, WA area and nation. The Pierce College system offers six career pathways, ranging from business to STEM. Learn more about Pierce College and their pathways here.
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