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Pierce College District
Lakewood, Washington · Public college · Training programs available:
Address: 9401 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98498 · Phone: (253) 964-6500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Pierce College District is a public trade and career school in Lakewood, Washington, offering EMT & paramedic training and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Median graduate debt is $12,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $47,532, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; this campus's completion rate compared to the state average of 66.1% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported for Pierce College District in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 22.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $37,290 | $52,690 | $56,580 |
| Medical records specialists | $45,500 | $62,270 | $79,680 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Washington (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Pierce College District is a public trade and career training campus in Lakewood, Washington. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, with its dental program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for programs here. The school's most-awarded trade programs are EMT & paramedic training and medical billing & coding programs, drawn from four total program offerings.
Federal data shows 11 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 5,313. The state average completion rate is reported at 66.1%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $12,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were $47,532. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 22.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students interested in shorter, credential-focused paths like EMT training or medical billing and coding, though specific program lengths and schedule formats are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career changers should confirm timing directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and see the latest federal outcome figures yourself, check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard or contact the school directly before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Pierce College District's most-awarded trade programs are EMT & paramedic training and medical billing & coding programs, out of four total programs offered. Program family listings include emt-training and medical-billing-coding.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Pierce College District is accredited. It holds regional accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and its dental program is accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal student aid, so students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants. About 22.6% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate is 66.1%, but a direct comparison for this campus is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $12,000, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $47,532, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (253) 964-6500 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Pierce College District is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition rates for state residents compared to private for-profit trade schools, though actual costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration and schedule format.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and see federal outcome data using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?235237, or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length, schedule flexibility, and adult-learner support are not reported in federal data, so career changers should contact the school directly to ask about program formats before enrolling.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Pierce College District at (253) 964-6500 or visit its website at https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative placement or outcome data against other nearby schools is not reported in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare figures across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.