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$1,238Tuition
13,029Students
41%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$44,521Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,238
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,130
Average Net Price
$11,196
Students Receiving Financial Aid
26.8%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,431
Books & Supplies
$938
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,936
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$137/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
32.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
2.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
26.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $10,111
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,990
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,228
$75,001 – $110,000 $15,592
$110,001+ $16,145

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Cost Overview

Most Pierce College families pay between $10,111 and $16,145 annually depending on income. Students from families earning under $30,000 get the best deal at just over $10,000 per year. Even wealthy families pay only $16,145, making this one of the most affordable college options in expensive Los Angeles. A two-year degree costs roughly $20,000 to $32,000 total.

The college keeps debt minimal for most students. Only 2.47% of graduates take federal loans, and those who do owe a manageable $12,936 median debt. That translates to $137 monthly payments after graduation. With median earnings hitting $31,545 in the first year and $44,521 after a decade, loan payments represent a small fraction of income. The 93.3% employment rate shows most graduates find work quickly.

Low-income students get the strongest value here, paying roughly $10,000 annually while accessing the same programs as higher-income peers in one of California's largest community college systems.

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