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Lakewood, Washington · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 5,313 students · Dental AssistingMedical AssistingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology
Pierce College District is a public school in Lakewood, WA, serving 5,313 students mainly through associate degrees. The school offers programs ranging from medical assisting to nursing and computer networking. Data is reported by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
The average annual net price after aid is $10,222, which is a recurring cost rather than total debt. Reported median student debt at completion is $12,000. Typical earnings 10 years after entry are $47,532, while the school completion rate is 41.8%.
Net price is 14% above the Washington median ($8,976) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 25% above the national median ($38,005) for comparable schools.
22.6% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Dental Assisting programs in Washington.
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| Program | Credential | Median earnings 2 yrs after completion |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | associate degree | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Program | Credential | Median earnings (2 yr after completion) |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | associate degree | $47,260 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | associate degree | $38,289 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | associate degree | $32,569 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | associate degree | $30,771 |
| Business/Commerce, General | associate degree | $29,685 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | associate degree | $25,405 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | associate degree | $25,194 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | associate degree | not reported |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | associate degree | not reported |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | associate degree | not reported |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | associate degree | not reported |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | associate degree | not reported |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | not reported |
| Biology, General | associate degree | not reported |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | associate degree | not reported |
| Physical Sciences, General | associate degree | not reported |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | associate degree | not reported |
| Fire Protection | associate degree | not reported |
| Homeland Security | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Homeland Security | associate degree | not reported |
| Security Science and Technology | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Music | associate degree | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | associate degree | not reported |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | associate degree | not reported |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Accounting and Related Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Accounting and Related Services | associate degree | not reported |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | associate degree | not reported |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Human Resources Management and Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Marketing | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Construction Management | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Construction Management | associate degree | not reported |
Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — sponsors pay wages from day one. In Washington:
| School | City | Net price / yr | Completion | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham | $5,997 | 51.6% | $49,748 |
| Clark College | Vancouver | $11,465 | 42.4% | $42,356 |
| Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood | $9,864 | 51.7% | $41,787 |
| Columbia Basin College | Pasco | $8,317 | 42.8% | $46,680 |
| Bates Technical College | Tacoma | $6,292 | 39.8% | $50,051 |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | Kirkland | $6,817 | 51.5% | $50,669 |