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Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, CA·Public·13,436 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 13,436 students.

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13,436
Students
$13,270
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$41,700
Earnings
10 yr
$12,936
Debt

About This School

Los Angeles Pierce College is a public institution located in Woodland Hills, California with approximately 13,436 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,270 per year. Typical graduates earn $41,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Los Angeles Pierce College, shortened to Pierce College or simply Pierce, is a public community college in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Woodland Hills in Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Community College District and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. It serves 22,000 students each semester.

This is a solid, affordable option for students in the San Fernando Valley looking to earn an associate degree or transfer to a four-year university, with a relatively modest median debt of $12,936 at graduation. The concern worth flagging is that median earnings of $41,700 a decade after enrollment are modest, so students should be intentional about their transfer or career path rather than treating Pierce as a default landing spot.

Founded
1947
Setting
Large city
Avg Faculty Salary
$12,565

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing6%
Social Sciences6%
Psychology2%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Communications1%
Health Professions1%
Computer Science1%
Biological Sciences1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Kevin MitnickAnton YelchinMark HarmonDiane WarrenBob LazarKatja KassinElliot RodgerJohnny WhitakerRon Goldman

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,238
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,572
Avg Net Price
$13,270
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$12,626
$30–48k$12,371
$48–75k$14,565
$75–110k$17,337
$110k+$18,929

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants28%
Median debt at graduation$12,936

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,936
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$30,100
Female graduates$29,100

Gap: 3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,936
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.2x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White27%
Black5%
Hispanic/Latino51%
Asian8%
Two or more races4%
International1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (13,436 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Los Angeles Pierce College

6201 Winnetka Ave

Woodland Hills, CA 91371-0002

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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