Pierce College District

What are the graduation rates for students at Pierce College District?

Pierce College District's reported overall graduation rate is 31% in the 2024-25 IPEDS figures. This is a defined cohort measure, not the share of everyone who enrolls at Pierce and eventually earns a credential.

Federal graduation-rate reporting generally follows first-time, full-time degree- or certificate-seeking students and asks whether they complete within 150% of the expected program length. At a community college, that measure leaves out many part-time students and students who arrive with prior college credit; it also does not count a successful transfer as graduation from Pierce. The figure is useful for comparing a particular outcome over time, but it should not be read as an individual student's probability of finishing.

Program length, course sequencing and whether required classes are available in a student's preferred format can matter more to an individual plan than the institution-wide figure. Applicants considering a selective or part-time pathway should ask for its expected course sequence and available program-level outcomes.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Pierce College District?

Career earnings are best evaluated by credential and field, not by assuming that a single salary represents all Pierce College students. Pay can differ sharply between an associate transfer pathway, a health credential and an applied bachelor's program, and it also depends on occupation, location and prior work experience.

When comparing federal College Scorecard earnings measures, students should check whether a figure is a median, which students are included and how long after attendance or completion it was measured. Such measures may cover only students whose records can be matched to federal data; they do not establish what any particular graduate will earn. For a career program, licensing requirements, local job demand and the total cost of finishing the credential provide additional context.