Pierce College District: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Pierce College District at a glance

• 5,313

  students enrolled

• 1,865

  degrees and certificates a year

• 31%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $10,222

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,074 in state, $4,599 out of state

• $39,406

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $47,532

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  79% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Pierce College District reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Pierce College District

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Pierce County, where the college is.

• 200

  open professional jobs

• 30

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  6 jobs

• 5.1%

  unemployment in Pierce County

  2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $96,632

  median household income

  Pierce County

• 38%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (22 open), sales (25 open), operations (39 open), marketing (4 open), human resources (4 open).

Hiring most: Globe Main (9), Quanta Services (8), Veterans Health Administration (8), TOTE Maritime (4), AHBL (3), Creative Financial Staffing (3), Johns Hopkins Medicine (3), Memorial Hospital Logansport (3).

What they hire for: Operations (39), Engineering (37), Sales (25), Finance (22), Clinical (19), Legal (10). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Pierce County Workforce Development Area.

• Goodwill Milgard Work Opportunity CenterTacoma · 253-573-6577 · M - F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Pierce College Fort SteilacoomLakewood · 253-964-6265 · Walk-ins 8:30am to 11:00am M-F, Appointments 1:00 p.m. to 4:00p.m. M-F
• WorkSource AJC Joint Base Lewis-McChordJblm · 253-593-7320 · Mon-Fri, 9:00-4:00
• WorkSource Pierce CountyTacoma · 253-593-7300 · Monday 9:00am-5pm, Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• University of Washington-Bothell CampusBothell · 5,457 students
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Common questions

How big is Pierce College District?

Pierce College District enrolls about 5,313 students and is a public 4-year institution in Lakewood, Washington. It awards about 1,865 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Pierce College District?

31% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Pierce College District graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,406 six years after entry and $47,532 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Pierce College District offer AI or data science degrees?

Pierce College District reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Pierce College District?

200 open professional jobs are listed in Pierce County, 30 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Globe Main has the most openings.