Pierce College District
Public two-year college in Lakewood, WA that costs an average of $20,424 a year after financial aid and graduates 32% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$20,424
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
32%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$52,562
PublicSmall city5,313 undergraduates
Cost of Pierce College District
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $28,630 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,578 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $6,163 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $18,498 |
| Books and supplies | $1,100 |
| Average net price after aid | $20,424 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $18,449 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $18,870 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $19,997 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $23,464 |
| $110,001+ | $27,945 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Pierce College District's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 32% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $46,005 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $52,562 |
| Rank in Washington (earnings) | 7th of 26 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $12,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $136 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 28% |
| Students with federal loans | 12% |
Majors and programs at Pierce College District
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 42 | $97,252 | $23,095 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 51 | $58,932 | $19,844 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 24 | — | — |
| Construction Management | 3 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 4 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 14 | — | — |
Certificate programs (25)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 27 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 10 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 69 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 15 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 35 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 1 | — | — |
| Construction Management | 2 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 43 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 18 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 11 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 8 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 6 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 20 | — | — |
| Marketing | 17 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 15 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 6 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 23 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 75 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 2 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (27)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 123 | $87,231 | $12,986 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 36 | $42,727 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2,299 | $34,415 | $10,437 |
| Business/Commerce | 185 | $34,255 | $11,083 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 64 | $23,507 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 25 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 5 | — | — |
| Biology | 59 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 58 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 20 | — | — |
| Construction Management | 11 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 46 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 2 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 34 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 9 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 4 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 5 | — | — |
| Music | 6 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 82 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 25 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 32 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 4 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Washington
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green River College | Auburn | $18,821 | — | $54,621 |
| Clark College | Vancouver | $18,625 | — | $47,832 |
| Everett Community College | Everett | $18,421 | — | $51,095 |
| Tacoma Community College | Tacoma | $19,206 | — | $52,313 |
| Columbia Basin College | Pasco | $13,813 | — | $51,967 |
| Spokane Community College | Spokane | $20,482 | — | $46,919 |
| Seattle Central College | Seattle | $21,132 | — | $48,906 |
| Highline College | Des Moines | $18,053 | — | $54,850 |
About Pierce College District
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Lakewood, WA |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 5,313 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | pierce.ctc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Pierce College District cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $28,630 a year (tuition and fees: $5,578 in-state, $6,163 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $20,424 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $18,449.
How much do Pierce College District graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $52,562 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 7th of 26 similar colleges in Washington. The best-paid bachelor's program is dental support services and allied professions ($97,252 a year after graduation).
What is Pierce College District's graduation rate?
32% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.