Clover Park Technical College

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $5,740
    2024 Average Net Price
    $10,915
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    3,408
    64.2% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    42.7%
    112 Graduates

    About

    Clover Park Technical College is a higher education institution located in Pierce County, WA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Clover Park Technical College were Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (44 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (37 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (29 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,099 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Clover Park Technical College. 47.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (515 degrees), 2.91 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (177 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Clover Park Technical College is $5,740, which is $−4,855 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Clover Park Technical College is $5,740, which is $4,855 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,915.

    In 2024, 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
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Clover Park Technical College was $5,740. The cost of tuition at Clover Park Technical College is $−4,855 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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    Average Net Price

    $10,915
    2024 Value
    75.6%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Clover Park Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,915. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Clover Park Technical College grew by 75.6%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $17,585
    Room and Board
    $840
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Clover Park Technical College was of $17,585 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 81.5% between 2023 and 2024.

    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    31%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    5%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    31% of undergraduate students at Clover Park Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Clover Park Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,408 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Clover Park Technical College is 2,188 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,220. This means that 64.2% 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 35.3% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% Black or African American, 9.86% Two or More Races, 6.34% Asian, 0.822% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.235% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Clover Park Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (17.9%), followed by White Female (16.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.55%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    64.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Clover Park Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,408 students. The full-time enrollment at Clover Park Technical College is 2,188 and the part-time enrollment is 1,220. This means that 64.2% of students enrolled at Clover Park Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,202 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      589 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      407 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Clover Park Technical College is 35.3% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% Black or African American, 9.86% Two or More Races, 6.34% Asian, 0.822% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.235% 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 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% 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, 600 students (17.6%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 61 fewer 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 (515 degrees awarded). There were 2.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (177 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Clover Park Technical College is Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (44 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (37 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (29 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (227 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (79 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (134 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 (649,600 people), Other managers (142,147 people), Computer occupations, all other (134,565 people), Computer & information systems managers (115,943 people), and Computer support specialists (89,216 people).

    The most specialized majors at Clover Park Technical College in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (227 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (79 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (134 degrees), Precision Production (55 degrees), and Construction (30 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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, Actuaries, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

    The most specialized majors at Clover Park Technical College are Mechanical Technologies (227 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (79 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (134 degrees), Precision Production (55 degrees), and Construction (30 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (644,784 people), Construction (148,069 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (100,000 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (88,479 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (82,347 people).

    The most specialized majors at Clover Park Technical College are Mechanical Technologies (227 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (79 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (134 degrees), Precision Production (55 degrees), and Construction (30 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      28 degrees awarded
    2. HVAC Maintenance
      26 degrees awarded
    3. Computer & Information Systems Security
      22 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Clover Park Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 28 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    580
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    519
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 580 degrees were awarded to men at Clover Park Technical College, which is 1.12 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (519).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Clover Park Technical College in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 4 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 104 degrees were awarded to men at Clover Park Technical College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 8.67 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

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    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%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      515 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      177 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      117 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Clover Park Technical College is white (515 degrees awarded). There were 2.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (177 degrees).

    9.01% of degree recipients (99 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      666 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      628 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      591 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Clover Park Technical College is white male (666 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (628 degrees).

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    Operations

    Clover Park Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.47M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.39M (56.1%) compared to the 9.49% average return (1.27M on 13.4M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Clover Park Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 61.4M. Clover Park Technical College employs 114 No academic ranks. Most academics at Clover Park Technical College are Male No academic rank (59), and Female No academic rank (55).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clover Park Technical College are: Management, with 52 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 39 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 31 employees.

    Endowment

    $2.47M
    2024 Endowment
    16.4%
    growth from 2023

    Clover Park Technical College has an endowment valued at about $2.47M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Clover Park Technical College grew 16.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.9M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $29.4M
    2024 Salaries
    17.7%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Clover Park Technical College paid a median of $29.4M in salaries, which represents 47.9% of their overall expenditure ($61.4M) and a 17.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.64% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.66% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $10.6M
    Instructional Salaries
    114
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Clover Park Technical College paid a total of $10.6M to 114 employees working as instructors, which represents 36% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clover Park Technical College were Management with 52 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 31 employees.

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