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Peirce College

Philadelphia, PA peirce.edu 789 students

Peirce College was located in the heart of Philadelphia, offering students access to the city's resources and opportunities. As an institution focused on adult education, it likely fostered a student body with diverse backgrounds and professional experiences. The college was set to be acquired by Lackawanna College, with the merger completed by mid-2026.

Programs
5
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$53,329
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$15,060
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Peirce College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 52% of students receive Pell Grants; 62% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $12,905, roughly 14% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $10,378 $41,512
$30K – $48K $15,432 $61,728
Sticker price (no aid) $15,060 $60,240
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Peirce College

5 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
79
$66,352/yr Very High 12.8x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
65
$55,328/yr High 8.7x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
62
$49,849/yr High 8.0x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
54
$48,710/yr Moderate 7.1x
Legal Support Services Compare across schools →
46
$46,406/yr Very High 7.9x