F
Poor
Score: 33/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
36/100 · earnings-weighted

Peirce College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (F) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 5%
Outcomes
F
23/100
Affordability
D
36/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
F
30/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

872
Total Enrollment
5%
Graduation Rate
0%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Peirce College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$50,660
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$41,647
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$31,250
Median debt at graduation
10%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
52.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 62% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 58th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Peirce College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Accounting and Related Services—$74,451-2%#367 of 796#376$35,000
Legal Support Services$46,406$66,978+26%#2 of 32#2$33,588
Business Administration, Management and Operations$55,328$66,070-3%#531 of 1176#525$34,000
Computer and Information Sciences$66,352$65,881-29%#407 of 459#405$31,687
Criminal Justice and Corrections$48,710$53,068-4%#397 of 660#399$28,645
Health and Medical Administrative Services$49,849$51,003-13%#229 of 275#224$32,322

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Peirce College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $482,842
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,211/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 19121 (6.6% cap, Philadelphia)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $14,400 $14,400

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
50%
Receive Pell Grants
100%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 59 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 51 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 33 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 32 grads/yr Information Technology 27 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 24 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 18 grads/yr Customer Service Management 17 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 14 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 12 grads/yr Accounting 11 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 11 grads/yr Human Services, General 10 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 8 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 8 grads/yr Project Management 6 grads/yr Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller 5 grads/yr General Studies 5 grads/yr Computer Support Specialist 2 grads/yr Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Peirce College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

872
Total Students
76%
Women
9%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 20%
Hispanic 12%
Black 55%
Asian 3%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Fully Online 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 9%
25-64 (Adult) 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Peirce College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Peirce College?
Tuition at Peirce College is $14,400 for in-state students and $14,400 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Peirce College?
The graduation rate at Peirce College is 5%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Peirce College a good school?
Peirce College has a Repit College Score of 33/100 (Grade: F). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (F): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Peirce College?
Peirce College has a total enrollment of 872 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology