Peirce College

#6972 / #1928
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Private college in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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About Peirce College

According to Wikipedia, Peirce College is a private college in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It focuses on adult learners. History In 1865, Thomas May Peirce, a Philadelphia educator, founded the Union Business College. The curriculum was designed to provide returning Civil War soldiers a business-focused education in anticipation of post-war business growth and expansion. Different from many colleges and universities of the era, Union was co-educational at its founding. Originally housed within Handel and Haydn Hall on Spring Garden Street, the college moved to its present location at 1420 Pine Street in 1915. In 1917, the school was renamed the Peirce School of Business Administration.

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Peirce College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Graduation Rate
11%

How Much Does Peirce College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$15,060

How Much Do Peirce College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Peirce College, then you can expect to earn an average of $50,300 per year. You also have a 84% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Peirce College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
73466173

Where is Peirce College?

Peirce College is located at 1420 Pine Street, Philadelphia PA 19102-4699

What Is Peirce College Known For?

Peirce College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

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Who Are Peirce College's Most Influential Alumni?

Peirce College's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Computer Science, Business, and Anthropology. Here are some of Peirce College's most famous alumni:

Anastasio Somoza García
A Former President of Nicaragua .
Bill Tilden
Bill Tilden
An American tennis player.
Arthur Seligman
An American politician .
Charli Baltimore
An American rapper.
Christine Tartaglione
An American politician.
Simon Guggenheim
An American politician .
Benjamin Guggenheim
Benjamin Guggenheim
A Businessman.

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