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The main campus of Pierce College At Puyallup is in Puyallup, Washington (a large suburb). The school is a public school. Pierce College At Puyallup offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to liberal arts.
Pierce College At Puyallup admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Pierce College At Puyallup had 2,688 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Pierce College At Puyallup
1601 39th Ave SE
Puyallup, WA 98374-2222
General Phone: (253) 840-8400
Admissions Phone: (253) 840-8400
Financial Aid Phone: (253) 864-3219
http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/
Pierce College At Puyallup awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 162 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Adminstration | 29 | medical secretary, medical receptionist |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 26 | computer networking, system administration, computer programming |
| Business And Management | 23 | business management, accounting technology, marketing, business, human resources |
| Office And Administration | 12 | general office occupations, office management, data entry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 9 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | medical lab assistant, mental health services tech |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | electronics tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Pierce College At Puyallup in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 209 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 44 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 12 | 3 |
In 2005, Pierce College At Puyallup had a total enrollment of 2,688 students (1,680 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Puyallup, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (253) 840-8400
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,573 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,992 |
| Books and supplies | $ 894 |
Financial Aid:
Pierce College At Puyallup participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 500003)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (253) 864-3219
Pierce College At Puyallup has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 20 | $43,371 | 17 | $43,227 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $43,371 | 17 | $43,227 |
*: 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
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System Administration/Administrator
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pierce College At Puyallup Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
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 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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