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Los Angeles Pierce College

Public Woodland Hills, CA · Urban · Far West · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
44%
Graduation Rate
$44,521
Earnings (10yr)
$13,270
Net Price
13,436
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Overview

Los Angeles Pierce College enrolls 13,436 students, making it a significant player in California’s community college landscape. With a graduation rate of 44%, students can expect a supportive environment that helps them navigate their academic journey.

Data from the Chetty/Opportunity Insights project is not available for this institution, but community colleges like Pierce often serve as critical stepping stones for students from diverse backgrounds. They can enhance upward mobility by providing access to valuable educational resources and pathways to four-year degrees.

The net price for attending Pierce is $13,270, while graduates earn an average of $44,521 within ten years of completing their studies. With a median debt of $12,936, students can manage their financial commitments as they pursue degrees in popular fields such as Business, Social Sciences, and Psychology. This college is ideal for students looking for an affordable education and a solid foundation for their future careers.

How Los Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation44%Earnings 10yr$45KNet Price$13KRetention76%Median Debt$13KPell Grant Rate28%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$13K$0-30K$12K$30-48K$15K$48-75K$19K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,238
In-State Tuition
$10,572
Out-of-State
$13,270
Avg Net Price
$12,936
Median Debt
28%
Pell Grant Rate
3%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$12,626
Family Income $0–$30K
$12,371
Family Income $30K–$48K
$14,565
Family Income $48K–$75K
$18,929
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$33,606
6 Years After Entry
$37,247
8 Years
$44,521
10 Years
0.29x
Debt-to-Earnings
48%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$33,606 6yr $37,247 8yr $44,521 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.06
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.11
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.4%
Volunteering Rate
0.88
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 76%
Full-Time Faculty 35%
Faculty Salary (mo) $12,565
Diversity Index 0.66
First-Gen Students 55%

Top Programs

Humanities 53%
Business & Marketing 6%
Social Sciences 6%
Mathematics & Statistics 3%
Psychology 2%
Visual & Performing Arts 2%
Communications 1%
Criminal Justice 1%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
55%
White
27%
Hispanic
51%
Black
5%
Asian
8%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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