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Peirce College was originally established as the Union Business College in the year 1865 by Thomas May Peirce. It was named Peirce College of Business, and then Peirce School of Business Administration in 1917. In 1964, the institute was renamed Peirce Junior College. It finally became the Peirce College in 1997. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Peirce College's recent enrollments have been more than 1,500 students every year.
Students of Pierce College are offered associate’s, and bachelor’s degrees, as well as certificate programs to choose from. One can opt for courses in information technology, business administration, or paralegal studies.
A number of student clubs and organizations are sponsored by Pierce College including the Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society, Paralegal Student Association, and Delta Mu Delta Honor Society.
The campus of Peirce College is in Philadelphia, PA, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Peirce College include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in law, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
Its open admissions system makes Peirce College an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, the school had 2,181 students enrolled (1,486 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Peirce College are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Founded in 1865, Peirce is a private, four-year, specialized institution providing practical, leading-edge curricula to primarily working adult learners."
More complete details are provided below.
Peirce College
1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-4699
General Phone: (888) 467-3472
http://www.peirce.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 303 | business management, accounting technology, human resources, marketing, entrepreneurship, MIS |
| Law | 104 | legal assistant, pre-law |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 94 | information science, system administration, data processing tech, computer product certification, computer security, computer applications programming |
Number of programs and degrees for Peirce College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 268 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 215 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 18 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Peirce College had a total enrollment of 2,181 students (1,486 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 29% |
| Black | 56% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 19% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 22% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 85% |
| New Jersey | 9% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,350 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Peirce College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 330900)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $88,440 | 6 | $82,272 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $65,660 | 4 | $62,754 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $73,014 | 11 | $73,122 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $60,008 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $43,377 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $53,905 | 5 | $45,444 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
System Administration/Administrator
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Peirce College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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