Peirce is honored to partner with the Defender Association of Philadelphia to provide its employees and their spouses and dependents with the educational opportunities they need to advance in their careers.
Peirce is the region’s only non-profit college or university focused on adult learners. Our accelerated courses are currently available 100% online with optional live, virtual sessions every week.
*total tuition based on special, limited time pricing for the master’s in Professional Studies and Higher Education Leadership degree programs. Does not include fees or books.
Established in 1865, Peirce is Pennsylvania’s only college dedicated exclusively to serving adults and is a pioneer in online education and a leader in prior learning assessment. In 2023 and 2024, Peirce was named a Best Bang for the Buck College by Washington Monthly.
Tuition Discount
As an employee of the Defender Association of Philadelphia, you and your spouses and dependents will receive a discount on both undergraduate and graduate tuition. To receive the Peirce corporate discount, simply complete a Peirce application and select Defender Association in the Employer/Organization section. This will also waive your $50 undergraduate application fee. A Peirce admissions counselor will then be in touch to guide you through the next steps. To see a full list of benefits Peirce offers through our corporate partnership with the Defender Association of Philadelphia, click here.
Transfer Credits
Peirce has one of the most generous transfer credit policies in the country.
Additional Resources
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Contact us at: admissions@peirce.edu or 215.670.9214.
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
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