Pierce College District
Add ComparisonPierce College District is a higher education institution located in Pierce County, WA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Pierce College District were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,128 degrees awarded), General Business (96 degrees), and Registered Nursing (46 degrees).
The median undergraduate tuition at Pierce College District is $4,775, which is $−5,820 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).
In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pierce College District is $4,775, which is $5,820 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).
After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,340.
In 2024, 32% of undergraduate students attending Pierce College District received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pierce College District was $4,775. The cost of tuition at Pierce College District is $−5,820 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).
This chart compares the tuition costs of Pierce College District (in red) with those of other similar universities.
In 2024 Pierce College District had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,340. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pierce College District grew by 4.51%.
This chart compares the average net price of Pierce College District (in red) with that of other similar universities.
Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
32% of undergraduate students at Pierce College District received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 10.3% with respect to 2023, when 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid.
This chart compares the average award discount at Pierce College District (in red) with that of other similar universities.
The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.
Pierce College District had a total enrollment of 8,137 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pierce College District is 5,283 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,854. This means that 64.9% of students enrolled at Pierce College District are enrolled full-time.
The enrolled student population at Pierce College District, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.5% White, 19.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Two or More Races, 8.5% Black or African American, 7.45% Asian, 1.24% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.565% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Students enrolled at Pierce College District in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.8%), followed by White Male (13.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.1%).
The total enrollment at Pierce College District in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,137 students. The full-time enrollment at Pierce College District is 5,283 and the part-time enrollment is 2,854. This means that 64.9% of students enrolled at Pierce College District are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.
This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pierce College District (in red) compares to similar universities.
The enrolled student population at Pierce College District is 35.5% White, 19.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Two or More Races, 8.5% Black or African American, 7.45% Asian, 1.24% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.565% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% Black or African American.
Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,070 students (13.1%) did not report their race.
The most common Associates Degree concentration at Pierce College District is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,128 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (96 degrees) and Registered Nursing (46 degrees).
In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pierce College District, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,128 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (41 degrees), and Protective Services (89 degrees).
The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pierce College District are Other managers (184,837 people), Police officers (146,198 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (138,868 people), Postsecondary teachers (109,308 people), and Secondary school teachers (84,845 people).
The most specialized majors at Pierce College District in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,128 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (41 degrees), Protective Services (89 degrees), Agriculture (20 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees) (as of 2024).
The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pierce College District are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators
The most specialized majors at Pierce College District are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,128 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (41 degrees), Protective Services (89 degrees), Agriculture (20 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees) (as of 2024).
The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pierce College District are Justice, public order, & safety activities (346,804 people), Elementary & secondary schools (340,957 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (261,985 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (204,525 people), and Computer Systems Design (123,952 people).
The most specialized majors at Pierce College District are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,128 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (41 degrees), Protective Services (89 degrees), Agriculture (20 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees) (as of 2024).
In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pierce College District was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.
This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Pierce College District according to their major.
In 2015, 15% of students graduating from Pierce College District completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.
The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.
Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.
The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Pierce College District is Male and Asian (60% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).
The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.
The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pierce College District are: Office and Administrative Support, with 155 employees, Management, with 61 employees, and Service with 53 employees.
As of 2024, Pierce College District received $1.09M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.69M from state grants and contracts, and $21.2M from local grants and contracts.
In 2024, Pierce College District paid a total of $11.9M to 136 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.6% of all salaries paid.
This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.
In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pierce College District were Office and Administrative Support with 155 employees, Management with 61 employees, and Service with 53 employees.
