Pierce College District Student Outcomes

2 Year
Lakewood, WA
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Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

25% vs. 41.9% national median

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$38,300 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending Pierce College District
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$30,700 per year
after 7 years	$33,700 per year
after 8 years	$35,200 per year
after 9 years	$36,100 per year
after 10 years	$38,300 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Pierce College District students who are working and no longer in school is $38,300, which is 12% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$10,410

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

18%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$107 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

39% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your Pierce College District student loan debt, explore your options.

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to Pierce College District often consider these colleges

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Shoreline Community College

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Bates Technical College

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Clover Park Technical College

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=235237.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026