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Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom

Pierce College is a public, two year community college located in Lakewood, Washington. The college offers associates degrees in art and science programs. It also offers certificate programs in early childhood education, social services, dental hygiene and others.

Pierce College’s athletic department fields both men’s and women’s sports teams. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Raiders and compete in the Western Region of the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges. The Raiders participate in a wide variety of sports, including soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball and softball. SLAM is a nonprofit annual publication of Pierce College, showcasing the work of its students.

Campus Location

9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498-1999
USA
Main Tel: (253) 964-6500
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom Highlights

Where Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts and construction trades.
  • Large number of students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate90025
< 1 year certificate36118
1-2 year certificate5511

Students

The student enrollment at Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom was 7,504 in 2007 (4,226 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,663
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,837
Books and supplies$ 924

Financial Aid: Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  64
Without tenure; working toward tenure  18
Without tenure; tenure not available  18

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (75 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business/Commerce
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
  • Marketing/Marketing Management
  • Retailing and Retail Operations
  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations
  • Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (25 awarded)

  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
  • Computer Programming/Programmer
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (150 awarded)

  • Building/Property Maintenance and Management

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (23 awarded)

  • Personal and Culinary Services

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (31 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (6 awarded)

  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

LAW (9 awarded)

  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (706 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (22 awarded)

  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Medical Reception/Receptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (67 awarded)

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (13 awarded)

  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (47 awarded)

  • Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
  • Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (45 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (10 awarded)

  • Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (74 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Fire Services Administration
  • Forensic Science and Technology
  • Security and Protective Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (12 awarded)

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION (1 awarded)

  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

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