Outcomes at Pierce College
Graduation Rate
46.34%
Transfer-out Rate
9.39%
Retention Rate
76.00%
The graduation rate at Los Angeles Pierce College is 46.34% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in California. 582 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,256 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 40.30%.
The transfer-out rate is 9.39% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in California. The retention rate (full-time students) is 76% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in California.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Los Angeles Pierce College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Los Angeles Pierce College. 582 students have completed and 118 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 184 students still enrolled and 372 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,256 | 575 | 681 |
| Completers | 582 (46.34%) | 259 (45.04%) | 323 (47.43%) |
| Transfer-out | 118 (9.39%) | 55 (9.57%) | 63 (9.25%) |
| Still Enrolled | 184 (14.65%) | 81 (14.09%) | 103 (15.12%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 372 (29.62%) | 180 (31.30%) | 192 (28.19%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 7 students have completed in 2 years and additional 35 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 582 (46.34%) |
259 (45.04%) |
323 (47.43%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 35 (2.79%) |
13 (2.26%) |
22 (3.23%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 547 (43.55%) |
246 (42.78%) |
301 (44.20%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 186 (14.81%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 7 (0.56%) |
- | - |
| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 179 (14.25%) |
- | - |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46.34% (582/1,256) | 45.04% (259/575) | 47.43% (323/681) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |
| Asian | 55.00% (77/140) | 51.19% (43/84) | 60.71% (34/56) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 34.09% (15/44) | 36.00% (9/25) | 31.58% (6/19) |
| Hispanic | 41.60% (270/649) | 38.28% (98/256) | 43.77% (172/393) |
| White | 50.80% (159/313) | 51.68% (77/149) | 50.00% (82/164) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 33.33% (1/3) | 0.00% (0/2) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 45.10% (23/51) | 45.83% (11/24) | 44.44% (12/27) |
| Unknown | 65.91% (29/44) | 64.29% (18/28) | 68.75% (11/16) |