Clark College
Vancouver, WA · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Located in Vancouver, Washington, Clark College is a public institution, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With 4,945 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,356 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 37.3%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $10,881, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.89x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,465 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Registered Nursing, Machinist, and Biology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,356
Graduation Rate
37.3%
Median Debt
$10,881
Average Net Price
$11,465
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.85x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.89x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
4,945
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,233
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,183
Pell Grant Rate
24.1%
Federal Loan Rate
21.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$8,773
Income $30K–$48K
$10,015
Income $48K–$75K
$13,291
Income $110K+
$17,813
Student Demographics
Women
56.8%
White
50.1%
Black
2.8%
Hispanic
19.2%
Asian
5.4%
Two or More Races
8.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
33.7%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (49)
Bachelor (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services | $72,300 | 22 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 19 |
| Business Administration & Management | $67,014 | 14 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 7 |
Associate (26)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $42,765 | 711 |
| Business | $55,676 | 90 |
| Registered Nursing | $89,898 | 79 |
| Biology | $37,011 | 48 |
| Business Administration & Management | $42,229 | 22 |
| Physical Sciences | $76,889 | 19 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $46,088 | 19 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $58,804 | 16 |
| Accounting | $47,108 | 16 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | $46,766 | 13 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 12 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 11 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 10 |
| Teacher Education | $33,342 | 10 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Electrical Engineering | Not reported | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not reported | 8 |
| Health Services Administration | $44,211 | 8 |
| Machinist | $70,504 | 7 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 6 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 5 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Music | Not reported | 4 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | Not reported | 68 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 28 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 24 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 21 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 19 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 17 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 16 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 12 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 6 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 5 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 3 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 3 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 3 |
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Associate | 2 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Physical Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Biology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Precision Production Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Washington
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Washington
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Washington
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Oregon
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Washington
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Oregon
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Oregon
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