Pierce College District
Lakewood, WA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,407
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander institution
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 35% / 65% (2017)
First generation college students: 45.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 30.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.0% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 47.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 26.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 17.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 11.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 48.0%
Black: 8.9%
Hispanic: 16.8%
Asian: 8.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.6%
2+ races: 11.9%
Non-resident alien: 1.9%
Unknown race: 2.3%
Black: 8.9%
Hispanic: 16.8%
Asian: 8.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.6%
2+ races: 11.9%
Non-resident alien: 1.9%
Unknown race: 2.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $13,453
In-State tuition: $4,356Out-of-State tuition: $4,818
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,190 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,570 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,650 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,570 (2022)
Average Family Income: $46,948 (2017)
Median Family Income: $26,392 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 22.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 12.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $127 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $4,608 |
| $30k-48k | $6,385 |
| $48k-75k | $7,711 |
| $75k-110k | $12,101 |
| $110k+ | $13,418 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 37%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 90.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $12,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $8,819 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 49.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 54.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 66.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 23.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 30.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $27,468 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $41,507 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 892 | $10,944 | $108 | $38,495 ($3,208) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 17 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 2 | $37,831 ($3,153) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 6 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 56 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 23 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 24 | $23,365 | $201 | ||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 12 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Human Resources Management and Services. | 23 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Marketing. | 34 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 11 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Construction Management. | 8 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Construction Management. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Biology, General. | 19 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 16 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 15 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Physical Sciences. | 25 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 27 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 25 | $53,135 ($4,428) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Fire Protection. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Homeland Security. | 20 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Homeland Security. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Homeland Security. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 17 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 5 | $40,045 ($3,337) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 101 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 22 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 18 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Medical Illustration and Informatics. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 2 | $61,348 ($5,112) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 80 | $46,865 ($3,905) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 17 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 31 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Accounting and Related Services. | 15 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | 14 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $70,929Full time faculty: 99%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 22.0
School's endowment start of year: $721,202 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $801,741 (2022)