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Preparing Defender Association of Philadelphia Employees & Their Families to Advance 

Peirce College 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.

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  • Earn up to 22 free credits and save up to $13,000 in tuition
  • Earn an undergraduate certificate for just $350 per credit (including our post-baccalaureate certificate in Paralegal Studies)
  • Earn the first three credits of your MBA, MS in Organizational Leadership or MS in Healthcare Administration at no cost via our Graduate Leadership Bootcamp
  • Earn your MS in Professional Studies or MS in Higher Education Leadership for $9,900*
*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.

WHY PEIRCE?

Established in 1865, Peirce College 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.

  • Earn credit for expertise you have gained in your career and in your life, including professional and military training.
  • Earn up to 22 credits at no cost through our partnership with Coursera, which includes career certificates from Google, IBM and Meta.
  • Choose from a wide range of affordable, online degree programs and stackable certificates that are designed around the unique needs of busy adult learners, like you!  
  • Personalized service, from admissions and financial aid to academic advising and career counseling.
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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 College corporate discount, simply complete a Peirce College 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.

  • Transfer up to 102 transfer credits to your bachelor’s in Liberal Studies, Organizational Leadership & Management, Technology Management or Human Services Leadership.
  • Transfer up to 90 credits to all other bachelor’s degrees at Peirce.
  • Transfer up to 30 credits to an associate degree
  • Transfer up to 12 credits to a master's degree

Additional Resources

  • Scholarships: Learn about scholarship opportunities at Peirce and how to apply for them.
  • Flexible Payment Plans: Peirce offers the option to pay for your degree using a flexible installment plan.
  • Stackable Credentials: Certificates are stackable credentials that lead to a degree. Ask your Admissions Counselor how to incorporate a certificate into your degree program.
  • Earn Credit for What You Already Know: Peirce awards credit for professional and military training, credit-by-exam and professional certifications, which saves you time and money. Ask your Enrollment Specialist for more information.

Take the Next Step! 

Contact us at: admissions@peirce.edu or 215.670.9214.

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