Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Pierce College District Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Pierce College District covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$4,686
Out-of-state tuition
$5,211
Average net price
$10,123
Last updated July 28, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Pierce College District Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$17,048
4-year attendance
$68,192
4-year tuition
$20,844
4-year net price
$40,492
Residency cost comparison
Should You Establish Washington Residency for Pierce College District?
The reported out-of-state tuition premium is $525 per year, or $2,100 across four years before aid changes.
4-year in-state tuition
$18,744
4-year out-of-state tuition
$20,844
4-year premium
$2,100
Pierce College District Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $8,248 | $8,800 | $687/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,417 | $8,631 | $701/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,579 | $6,469 | $882/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,936 | $2,112 | $1,245/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $16,315 | $733 | $1,360/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Pierce College District Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $61,348 | ~23 months |
| Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $57,260 | ~25 months |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $55,849 | ~26 months |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $53,135 | ~27 months |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $46,865 | ~31 months |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $22,356 | ~64 months |
Interactive ROI calculator
Pierce College District ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Pierce College District Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
20.19%
Federal loan rate
10.58%
Median completer debt
$12,000
Median monthly payment
$127