Los Angeles Pierce College

Pierce College occupies 426 acres in the southwestern San Fernando Valley community of Woodland Hills, located 27 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Established in 1947 as an agricultural college, the campus maintains working farm facilities alongside modern academic buildings and athletic complexes. The two-year public community college operates within the Los Angeles Community College District, offering associate degrees and certificates with notable programs in agriculture, animal science, automotive technology, and nursing. Pierce College features expansive athletic fields, an equestrian center, and nature preserve areas, while its educational facilities include recently modernized science labs and a performing arts complex. The campus serves as both an educational institution and a community resource, hosting farmers markets and providing space for regional emergency services during wildfire seasons.