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
| 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 |
Cost Estimator
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.
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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