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- School Code: 378600
- Phone: (253) 535-8145
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
74%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
80FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,286Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Liberal Arts Degree
The liberal arts program at Peninsula College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.
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Peninsula College (PLU)
12180 Park Ave South, Tacoma, WA
Peninsula College, located in Port Angeles, Washington, is a public college that is made up of about 6,000 enrolled students.
PC offers a wide array of programs that encompass high school programs, associate’s degrees, and bachelor’s degrees. Also offered at PC are opportunities for members of local Native American tribes to earn specialized degrees.
Surrounded by mountains, forests and the Pacific Ocean, Peninsula College is an excellent place to pursue outdoor-related hobbies while obtaining a quality education.
Peninsula College is partnered with many key state universities to ensure admittance for those who complete a two-year program at PC.
The cost to attend PC is $116.00 per credit hour for Washington state residents. The cost for out of state students to attend Peninsula College is $130.00.
In the sports arena, Peninsula College has a lot to offer. Students can choose to play men’s or women’s basketball, or soccer with the Peninsula Pirates. In fact, PC has taken home the win in the NWAACC finals for the last two years.
Peninsula College also offers a parent cooperative pre-school for children with parents who are students at PC, making it easier for parents to attend physical classes without worrying about childcare. Also offered at PC are educational ‘Bring Your Baby’ workshops that help students with the basics of childcare and development.
If you would like to attend Peninsula College or find out more information regarding their offered programs or athletics, click here to access their official webpage.
Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Peninsula College offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 87 |
Female | 158 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 10 |
Asian | 3 |
Black | 4 |
Hispanic | 21 |
White | 142 |
Multiple Races | 13 |
Non Resident Alien | 22 |
Unknown | 30 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Liberal Arts program at Peninsula College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 600
- Average Annual Salary: $73680
- Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 40
- Average Annual Salary: $56410
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students Peninsula College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Peninsula College may offer student services like:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Basketball
- Soccer