Clover Park Technical College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,040

2021 Average Net Price

$8,701

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.1%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,846

64.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

31.1%

79 Graduates

About

Clover Park Technical College is a higher education institution located in Pierce County, WA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Clover Park Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (70 degrees awarded), Computer & Information Systems Security (30 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (23 degrees).

In 2021, 1,769 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Clover Park Technical College. 41.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (929 degrees), 4.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (216 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Clover Park Technical College is $5,040, which is $−6,744 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Clover Park Technical College is $5,040, which is $−6,744 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,701.

In 2021, 40% of undergraduate students attending Clover Park Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,040

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Clover Park Technical College was $5,040. The cost of tuition at Clover Park Technical College is $−6,744 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Average Net Price

$8,701

2021 Value

23.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Clover Park Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,701. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Clover Park Technical College grew by 23.5%.

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 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

40% of undergraduate students at Clover Park Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 9.09% with respect to 2020, when 44% 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.

3.1%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Clover Park Technical College was 3.1%, which represents 16 out of the 516 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 2,846 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Clover Park Technical College is 1,841 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,005. This means that 64.7% 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 48.6% White, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% Black or African American, 10.3% Two or More Races, 6.39% Asian, 1.79% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.422% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Clover Park Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.2%), followed by White Female (21.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Clover Park Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,846 students. The full-time enrollment at Clover Park Technical College is 1,841 and the part-time enrollment is 1,005. This means that 64.7% of students enrolled at Clover Park Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% 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.

Retention Rate over Time

45%

2016 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Clover Park Technical College was 45%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Clover Park Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Clover Park Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,383 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
360 enrolled students
Black or African American
317 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Clover Park Technical College is 48.6% White, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% Black or African American, 10.3% Two or More Races, 6.39% Asian, 1.79% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.422% 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 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% 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, 227 students (7.98%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 309 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 (929 degrees awarded). There were 4.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (216 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Clover Park Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (70 degrees awarded), followed by Computer & Information Systems Security (30 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (23 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (351 degrees awarded), Precision Production (120 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (161 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 (505,561 people), Other managers (129,901 people), Computer occupations, all other (118,664 people), Computer & information systems managers (110,537 people), and Computer programmers (101,804 people).

The most specialized majors at Clover Park Technical College in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (351 degrees awarded), Precision Production (120 degrees), Engineering Technologies (161 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (385 degrees), and Transportation (39 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Chief executives & legislators, Architectural & engineering managers, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Clover Park Technical College are Mechanical Technologies (351 degrees awarded), Precision Production (120 degrees), Engineering Technologies (161 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (385 degrees), and Transportation (39 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (556,362 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (89,565 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (73,703 people), Insurance carriers (72,606 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (68,961 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 (2021)

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
53 degree-majors awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
47 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
41 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Clover Park Technical College was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 53 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

1,039

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

730

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,039 degrees were awarded to men at Clover Park Technical College, which is 1.42 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (730).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 263 degrees were awarded to men at Clover Park Technical College in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 4.38 times more than the 60 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Clover Park Technical College in Early Childhood Education & Teaching, which is 80 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (57.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Clover Park Technical College is Male and Asian (57.1% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 3.8% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
929 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
216 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
178 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Clover Park Technical College is white (929 degrees awarded). There were 4.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (216 degrees).

6.56% of degree recipients (116 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
591 degrees awarded
White Female
338 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
109 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Clover Park Technical College is white male (591 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (338 degrees).

Operations

Clover Park Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.99M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 64.5k (3.25%) compared to the 1.05% average return (152k on 14.5M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Clover Park Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 54.8M. Clover Park Technical College employs 89 Instructors, 6 No academic ranks. Most academics at Clover Park Technical College are Female Instructor (47), Male Instructor (42), and Male No academic rank (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clover Park Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 32 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 29 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 23 employees.

Endowment

$1.99M

2021 Endowment

54.4%

growth from 2020

Clover Park Technical College has an endowment valued at about $1.99M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Clover Park Technical College grew 54.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.5M 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

$283k - Federal
$5.16M - State
$1.76M - Local

As of 2021, Clover Park Technical College received $283k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $5.16M from state grants and contracts, and $1.76M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$22.6M

2021 Salaries

6.5%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Clover Park Technical College paid a median of $22.6M in salaries, which represents 41.2% of their overall expenditure ($54.8M) and a 6.5% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.86M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Clover Park Technical College paid a total of $6.86M to 95 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

89 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Clover Park Technical College were Instructor with 89 employees, and No academic rank with 6 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clover Park Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 32 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 29 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Clover Park Technical College was Female Instructor with 47 employees, Male Instructor with 42 employees, and Male No academic rank with 4 employees.

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