Public Community College
Pierce College District
Public Community College in Lakewood, WA. Six-year graduation rate 31%. Median 10-year earnings $47,532.
Verdict Mixed outcomes
Pierce College District · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$47,532
Median debt at grad
$12,000
Mobility score
2.0
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
30.8%
Federal loan default
0.2%
Graduates earn a median $47,532 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 31%.
Admissions
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Academics
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Financial Aid
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Outcomes
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Programs
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.25 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.2% — below national benchmark
Red Flags
- ! Graduation rate 31% — below national average
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How we evaluate Pierce College District
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Post-grad earnings
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