by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom measures up.
Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is ranked #716 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A- (top 20% for value). Within Washington, it ranks #28 of 65 for value.
Among the majors Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | #45 of 446 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | #52 of 789 |
| Education | #64 of 960 |
Below is the detailed Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom 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.
Pierce College District is ranked #37 out of #68 in Washington for quality and #28 out of #65 for Washington value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom financial aid page to be sure.
Pierce College District is ranked #716 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Pierce College District is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom costs about $14,192. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $56,770 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $18,163 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $10,222 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $14,192 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $56,770 |
*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 Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom 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 | $72,652 | — | — |
| All Students | $56,770 | #716 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $40,888 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $72,652 | — | — |
| All Students | $56,770 | #28 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $40,888 | — | — |
*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 Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,248 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,417 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,579 |
| $75K–$110K | $14,936 |
| Over $110K | $16,315 |
About 50% of Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,851 per year. Get more details on the Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom 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 Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.