Liberal Arts & Humanities at Pierce College District
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts & Humanities, consider the program at Pierce College District. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pierce College District sits in Lakewood, WA.
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Studying Online at Pierce College District
Online coursework is an option at Pierce College District. Of 8,137 students, 3,808 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,426 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at Pierce College District
Use these rankings to compare Pierce College District’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #18 of 39 |
| Best Value | Washington | #24 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #105 of 229 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #142 of 230 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #563 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #696 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from Pierce College District
Students who complete Pierce College District’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,356 |
| 2 years | $25,405 |
| 3 years | $29,533 |
| 4 years | $38,495 |
| 5 years | $42,890 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Pierce College District report median earnings of $38,495, compared with $40,485 for all Pierce College District graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Pierce College District comes in at $10,944.
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts & Humanities program at Pierce College District go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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