Is Clover Park Technical College worth it?

Lakewood, WA · Public · 4-year

Clover Park Technical College is a public, four-year institution in Lakewood, Washington (small city). It awarded 1,099 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer and information systems security; licensed practical nurse training; and heating, air conditioning.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$40,315

Median earnings 4 years after

$51,699

Median earnings 10 years after

$41,787

Average net price

$9,864

Completion rate

43%

Completions (2024)

1,099

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

2,636

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$53,065$74,12174
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate$43,425$47,32348
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate$27,062$37,65931
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesAssociate$19,389$33,29028
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate$36,180$38,20227
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate$41,752$69,84126
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate$60,214$63,94124
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$42,066$40,96619
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsAssociate$56,725N/A16
Graphic CommunicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Graphic CommunicationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer ProgrammingUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer ProgrammingAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr88
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information AssuranceCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr78
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistAssociate44
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr40
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralAssociate37
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr36
Retail ManagementCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr30
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianAssociate29
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 1-2 yrs28
Architectural Engineering Technologies/TechniciansCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr26

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Sources: federal figures for Clover Park Technical College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Washington. Counts under 10 are not published.

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