C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
60/100 · earnings-weighted

Clover Park Technical College

4-Year Public
📍 Lakewood, Washington 98499
Clover Park Technical College campus, Lakewood, WA
Clover Park Technical College campus, Lakewood, WA. Photo: Jason Taellious from Olympia, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 41%
Outcomes
C+
56/100
Affordability
B+
75/100
Resources
C
52/100
Experience
C+
57/100
Prestige
F
27/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,040
Total Enrollment
41%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
22.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,216
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Clover Park Technical College ▼

37% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$485,917
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,704
1-Year Change
+3.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Clover Park Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$41,787
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,840
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,112
Median debt at graduation
42.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
18.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 67th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WA wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Clover Park Technical College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$116,970+45%#31 of 962#41—
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$41,752$69,841+28%#5 of 117#25—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$60,214$63,941-2%#290 of 560#475—
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$56,725—————
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$43,425$47,323+12%#204 of 476#319$12,277
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$36,180$38,202-38%#223 of 237#229—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$19,389$33,290+23%#1 of 11#3—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Clover Park Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $485,917
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,704/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 98418 (3.2% cap, Tacoma)

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🏆 Where Clover Park Technical College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Fire Systems Technology
of 1 schools
#9
Retail Management
of 12 schools
#9
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 10 schools
#12
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
of 18 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,740 $5,740

Financial Aid

54%
Receive Any Aid
30%
Receive Pell Grants
4%
Take Out Loans
$6,216
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,264
$30,001 - $48,000$3,328
$48,001 - $75,000$3,365
$75,001 - $110,000$9,998
$110,001+$13,974

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 135 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 116 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 91 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 53 grads/yr Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 44 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 44 grads/yr Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians 41 grads/yr Retail Management 39 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 37 grads/yr Interior Design 32 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 30 grads/yr Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician 28 grads/yr Fire Systems Technology 27 grads/yr Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 26 grads/yr Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 25 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 24 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 23 grads/yr Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 23 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 22 grads/yr Roofer 19 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Clover Park Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Computer network architects
$130k/yr 179,200 jobs
Information security analysts
$125k/yr 182,800 jobs
Database administrators
$105k/yr 78,000 jobs
Network and computer systems administrators
$97k/yr 331,500 jobs
Computer network support specialists
$73k/yr 152,700 jobs
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
$62k/yr 651,400 jobs

Student Demographics

3,040
Total Students
61%
Women
38%
Traditional Age (18-24)
37%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 41%
Hispanic 15%
Black 12%
Asian 7%
Two or More 9%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 37%
With Family 63%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,119 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 65%
Hybrid (Some Online) 24%
Fully Online 11%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 38%
25-64 (Adult) 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Clover Park Technical College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Clover Park Technical College?
Tuition at Clover Park Technical College is $5,740 for in-state students and $5,740 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,216.
What is the graduation rate at Clover Park Technical College?
The graduation rate at Clover Park Technical College is 41%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Clover Park Technical College a good school?
Clover Park Technical College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Clover Park Technical College?
Clover Park Technical College has a total enrollment of 3,040 students.
Is there rental demand near Clover Park Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 37% of students at Clover Park Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,119 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Lakewood area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology