Pierce College District
Pierce College District is a public college in Lakewood, WA. Its average net price is $20,424 a year - and the price families actually pay swings a lot by income, as the receipt below shows.
Money
Tuition and room and board for the 2025-26 academic year
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $18,449 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $18,870 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $19,997 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $23,464 |
| $110,001 and up | $27,945 |
$5,578Tuition 2025-26, In-State
$6,163Tuition 2025-26, Out-of-State
$20,424Average Net Price
$18,498Room and Board 2025-26, On-Campus
$1,100Books and Supplies
$3,676Other Expenses
27.7%Students on Pell Grants
12.1%Students With Federal Loans
Admissions
Not publishedAcceptance Rate
Not publishedSAT Reading, Middle Half
Not publishedSAT Math, Middle Half
Not publishedACT, Middle Half
Outcomes
| Horizon | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 6 years after entry | $46,005 |
| 8 years after entry | $48,729 |
| 10 years after entry | $52,562 |
32.4%Graduation Rate
Not publishedRetention Rate
$12,000Median Debt at Graduation
Campus Facts
Lakewood, WALocation
Small citySetting
5,313Undergraduate Enrollment
PublicControl
Programs and What They Pay
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| Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,206 National median for this major n=168,652 | Not published |
| Construction Management | $75,379 National median for this major n=3,543 | Not published |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $97,252 Small program - rough guide n=34 | Not published |
| Fire Protection | $80,581 National median for this major n=1,073 | Not published |
| Homeland Security | $58,220 National median for this major n=2,607 | Not published |
| Teaching | $58,932 Small program - rough guide n=37 | $19,229 Small program - rough guide n=36 |
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