by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Peirce worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Peirce is ranked #1,269 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C-. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #23 of 168 for value.
These Peirce majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Paralegal / Legal Studies | #3 of 14 |
| Legal Support Services | #10 of 28 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | #11 of 28 |
| Healthcare Administration / Management | #27 of 68 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #28 of 95 |
| Information Systems | #94 of 240 |
| Business Administration / Management | #112 of 457 |
| Organizational Leadership | #112 of 457 |
| Accounting / Finance | #227 of 693 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #340 of 1,232 |
Below is the detailed Peirce value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Peirce College is ranked #129 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #23 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Peirce financial aid page to be sure.
Peirce College is ranked #1,269 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Peirce College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Peirce costs about $13,385. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $53,541 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $18,660 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $12,148 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $13,385 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $53,541 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Peirce net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Peirce degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $74,640 | — | — |
| All Students | $53,541 | #1,269 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $48,592 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $74,640 | — | — |
| All Students | $53,541 | #23 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $48,592 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Peirce shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,378 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,432 |
About 81% of Peirce undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,101 per year. Get more details on the Peirce financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Peirce net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.