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Pierce College, a community college district in Pierce County, Washington, was established in 1967. It has one campus at Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood. The college awards associate's degrees in arts and sciences, as well as a number of certificate programs in social services, early childhood education, and dental hygiene. There are also several continuing education, distance learning, international education, and military programs offered.
The Fort Steilacoom campus came into operation in 1970, and is situated on 140 acres. At this point, the college’s name had been changed to Fort Steilacoom Community College. However, as the enrollment figures increased, the name was changed back to Pierce College in 1986.
Pierce College’s athletics teams go by the name of Raiders. The college has teams in soccer, softball, volleyball, basketball, baseball and fastpitch.
Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom is located in Lakewood, WA (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts and construction trades.
Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom had 7,504 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
More complete details are provided below.
Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom
9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498-1999
General Phone: (253) 964-6500
http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 735 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Construction Trades | 181 | property management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 63 | veterinary assistant, dental hygienist, mental health services tech, medical lab assistant |
| Production Trades | 61 | welding |
| Business and Management | 53 | business, business management, marketing, small business management, accounting technology |
| Office and Administration | 49 | data entry, general office occupations, administrative assistant, office management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 45 | criminal justice and administration, fire services administration, forensic science |
| Education and Teaching | 43 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 31 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 24 | computer graphics, computer support, computer programming, computer networking |
| Medical Administration | 21 | medical secretary, medical receptionist |
| Science | 15 | physical sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | drafting, computer systems tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 6 | substance abuse counseling |
| Law | 6 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 4 | pastry |
Number of programs and degrees for Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 950 | 26 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 354 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 48 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom had a total enrollment of 7,504 students (5,013 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lakewood, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,709 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,888 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
Financial Aid:
Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 500000)
Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 10 | $53,036 | 10 | $62,339 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $53,036 | 10 | $62,339 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 37 | $56,024 | 41 | $50,654 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $56,024 | 41 | $50,654 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 17 | 47 |
| Basketball | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 11 | 20 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Services Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career 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 Offers athletic scholarships
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