Pierce College District
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Washington residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 5,313 students.
About This School
Pierce College District is a public institution located in Lakewood, Washington with approximately 5,313 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,222 per year. The graduation rate is 31%, and the typical graduate earns $39,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Pierce College is a public community college system in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It comprises two primary colleges, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood and Pierce College Puyallup in Puyallup, and two additional learning centers. The colleges are operated by the Pierce College District, which is overseen by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC). The district is led by chancellor Julie A. White; the two colleges also have their own president.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the low average net price of $10,123/year and modest debt at graduation ($8,532) make this an affordable entry point, especially for students planning to transfer to a four-year school. However, the 31% graduation rate is a real concern — most students who start here don't finish, so you'll want to think honestly about your own support system and commitment before enrolling. Worth considering if cost is a priority and you have a clear transfer plan, but go in with eyes open.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,313 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
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.
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