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Pierce College District
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Annual Tuition
$4,686
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
N/A
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
34.8%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$47,532
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Pierce College District is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Lakewood, WA. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,686, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 34.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$18,744
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.1 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$17,532
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$156,576
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$331,896
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 35%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Pierce College District is $12,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$4,686
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
N/A
Success
34.8%
In-State Cost
$4,686
Age 25+ Students
30.5%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 14
Working at 6yr
2,393 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.