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Los Angeles Pierce College, also known as Pierce College, is a two-year community college. It was originally established as the Clarence W. Pierce School of Agriculture. Nine years later, its name was changed to Los Angeles Pierce College, retaining the name of its founder, Dr. Pierce. It enrolls more than 20,000 students annually.
LAPC offers courses on more than 100 subjects in over 90 academic disciplines. It also has transfer alliances with most of the universities in the state. The college boasts enviable transfer rates to UC and CSU.
The sports teams of LAPC are nicknamed Brahmas. The college currently fields over 10 athletic teams, which compete in the Western State Conference.
Los Angeles Pierce College is located in a large city, in Los Angeles, California. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Los Angeles Pierce College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study family and social work and liberal arts.
Los Angeles Pierce College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Los Angeles Pierce College tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 17,859 students (9,480 full-time equivalent).
Tuition is fairly low at Los Angeles Pierce College.
More complete details are provided below.
Los Angeles Pierce College
6201 Winnetka Ave
Woodland Hills, CA 91371-0002
General Phone: (818) 347-0551
Admissions Phone: (818) 719-6404
Financial Aid Phone: (818) 719-6428
http://www.piercecollege.edu
Los Angeles Pierce College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 927 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, anthropology, geography, Italian language, social services, speech and rhetoric, area studies, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 190 | child development |
| Business And Management | 93 | accounting, business management, business, sales and marketing, retail, international business |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 64 | registered nursing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 64 | electrical installation and repair, automobile mechanics, communications install and repair |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 44 | computer and info science, computer support, computer programming, computer networking, information technology |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 22 | landscaping, applied horticulture, floristry, plant nursery |
| Therapy And Counseling | 19 | substance abuse counseling, psychology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 19 | veterinary assistant |
| Design | 11 | graphic design |
| Office And Administration | 10 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Production Trades | 5 | machinist, welding, cabinetmaking |
| Engineering | 5 | archeology, engineering |
| Science | 4 | physiology, microbiology, physical science courses |
| Music | 4 | music, music management |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | biology tech |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | mechanical drafting, mechanical engineering tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | drawing |
| Architecture And Planning | 1 | architectural tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | various performing arts, theatre design, drama |
| Law | 0 | legal secretary |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | conservation |
| Media | 0 | journalism |
| Construction Trades | 0 | construction manager |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | agricultural operations, agriculture |
| Fine Arts | 0 | sculpture, metal and jewelry, ceramics |
| Animal Science And Care | 0 | equestrian studies |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for Los Angeles Pierce College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,075 | 46 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 383 | 34 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 32 | 19 |
In 2005, Los Angeles Pierce College had a total enrollment of 17,859 students (9,480 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 89% |
| State unknown | 11% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (818) 719-6404
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 728 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
Financial Aid:
Los Angeles Pierce College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 122600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (818) 719-6428
Los Angeles Pierce College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 89 | 65 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 9 | $26,647 | 16 | $53,504 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $26,647 | 16 | $53,504 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 86 | $72,957 | 63 | $74,227 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 86 | $72,957 | 63 | $74,227 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 1 | * | 7 | $49,433 |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 7 | $49,433 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Sculpture
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Microbiology, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physiology, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Los Angeles Pierce College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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