Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Pierce College District
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Net Price
$11,592
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Pierce College District Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$10,222
Pierce College District Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$7,816
$30–48k
$9,066
$48–75k
$11,592
$75–110k
$14,309
$110k+
$17,249
Understanding Your Aid Package
Pierce College District has a sticker price of N/A per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
$48–75K families pay: ~$11,592/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$7,816/year
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$12,000
Range (25th–75th)$3,294 – $12,125
Median Parent PLUS Loans$11,690
Debt Manageability
0.23x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.2%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,532
Earnings Growth
+21%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-301
57th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$24,229
25th %ile
$69,916
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Pierce College District Cost & Financial Aid
Pierce College District's published tuition is $18,085 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $11,592—a difference of $6,493.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $7,816 at Pierce College District. 23% of students receive Pell Grants.
Pierce College District offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Pierce graduates is $12,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $127 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $17,249 at Pierce—still $836 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
