Clover Park Technical College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,740

8.77% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,216

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,040

66.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

40.7%

98 Graduates

About

Clover Park Technical College is a higher education institution located in Pierce County, WA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Clover Park Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (93 degrees awarded), Computer & Information Systems Security (12 degrees), and Other Mental, Social Health Services, & Allied Professions (6 degrees).

In 2023, 679 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Clover Park Technical College. 58.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (293 degrees), 2.93 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (100 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Clover Park Technical College is $5,740, which is $−6,451 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Clover Park Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 446 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Clover Park Technical College is $5,740, which is $6,452 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,216.

In 2023, 31% of undergraduate students attending Clover Park Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,740

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Clover Park Technical College was $5,740. The cost of tuition at Clover Park Technical College is $−6,452 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Clover Park Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,216

2023 Value

2.13%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Clover Park Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,216. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Clover Park Technical College grew by 2.13%.

This chart compares the average net price of Clover Park Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,690

Room and Board

$840

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Clover Park Technical College was of $9,690 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $840. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Clover Park Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

31% of undergraduate students at Clover Park Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11.4% with respect to 2022, when 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Clover Park Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Clover Park Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 446 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Clover Park Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,040 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Clover Park Technical College is 2,032 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,008. This means that 66.8% of students enrolled at Clover Park Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Clover Park Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.9% White, 14.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Black or African American, 9.34% Two or More Races, 5.56% Asian, 1.15% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.493% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Clover Park Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (21.8%), followed by White Female (20.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Clover Park Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,040 students. The full-time enrollment at Clover Park Technical College is 2,032 and the part-time enrollment is 1,008. This means that 66.8% of students enrolled at Clover Park Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Clover Park Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,242 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
449 enrolled students
Black or African American
373 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Clover Park Technical College is 40.9% White, 14.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Black or African American, 9.34% Two or More Races, 5.56% Asian, 1.15% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.493% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 464 students (15.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 121 more women than men received degrees from Clover Park Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Clover Park Technical College is white (293 degrees awarded). There were 2.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (100 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Clover Park Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (93 degrees awarded), followed by Computer & Information Systems Security (12 degrees) and Other Mental, Social Health Services, & Allied Professions (6 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Clover Park Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (83 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (91 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (40 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clover Park Technical College are Software developers (610,069 people), Other managers (131,028 people), Computer occupations, all other (123,682 people), Computer & information systems managers (114,251 people), and Computer support specialists (88,094 people).

The most specialized majors at Clover Park Technical College in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (83 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (91 degrees), Engineering Technologies (40 degrees), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (97 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clover Park Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Clover Park Technical College are Mechanical Technologies (83 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (91 degrees), Engineering Technologies (40 degrees), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (97 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clover Park Technical College are Computer Systems Design (584,827 people), Construction (136,295 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (94,472 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (80,444 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (74,515 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Clover Park Technical College.

Most Common (2023)

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
44 degrees awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
33 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
26 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Clover Park Technical College was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 44 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Clover Park Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

279

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

400

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 279 degrees were awarded to men at Clover Park Technical College, which is 0.698 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (400).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Clover Park Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 63 degrees were awarded to men at Clover Park Technical College in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 5.73 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Clover Park Technical College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 6.15 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2013, 30% of students graduating from Clover Park Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Clover Park Technical College is Female and Asian (60% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8.16% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
293 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
100 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
82 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Clover Park Technical College is white (293 degrees awarded). There were 2.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (100 degrees).

5.15% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
153 degrees awarded
White Male
140 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
67 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Clover Park Technical College is white female (153 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (140 degrees).

Operations

Clover Park Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.12M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 989k (46.6%) compared to the 2.77% average return (416k on 15M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Clover Park Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 54.9M. Clover Park Technical College employs 89 No academic ranks. Most academics at Clover Park Technical College are Male No academic rank (45), and Female No academic rank (44).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clover Park Technical College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 27 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 26 employees, and Management with 22 employees.

Endowment

$2.12M

2023 Endowment

16.1%

growth from 2022

Clover Park Technical College has an endowment valued at about $2.12M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Clover Park Technical College grew 16.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.9M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Clover Park Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.9M - Federal
$2.53M - State
$1.07M - Local

As of 2023, Clover Park Technical College received $4.9M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.53M from state grants and contracts, and $1.07M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$25M

2023 Salaries

6.64%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Clover Park Technical College paid a median of $25M in salaries, which represents 45.5% of their overall expenditure ($54.9M) and a 6.64% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.66% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.5% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.91M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Clover Park Technical College paid a total of $7.91M to 89 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

89 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

27 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Clover Park Technical College was No academic rank with 89 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clover Park Technical College were Business and Financial Operations with 27 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees, and Management with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Clover Park Technical College was Male No academic rank with 45 employees, and Female No academic rank with 44 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Clover Park Technical College.

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