Clover Park Technical College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,636 students.
About This School
Clover Park Technical College is a public institution located in Lakewood, Washington with approximately 2,636 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,864 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $37,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) is a public community college in Lakewood, Washington. There is also a smaller campus located at Thun Field in Puyallup, Washington, for aviation training.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $3,912/year after aid and only $9,063 in median debt, this is one of the most affordable technical training paths you'll find in Washington state. However, the 41% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly 6 in 10 students don't finish, so you'll want to honestly assess what's pulling students away and whether your situation sets you up to complete. If you're focused on a specific trade or technical program, especially aviation training, and you're committed to finishing, the low cost and manageable debt make it worth a serious look.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,636 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Clover Park Technical College
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood, WA 98499-4004
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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