Clark College
Public two-year college in Vancouver, WA that costs an average of $18,625 a year after financial aid and graduates 36% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$18,625
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
36%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$47,832
PublicMidsize city4,945 undergraduates
Cost of Clark College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $27,779 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,366 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $11,507 |
| Books and supplies | $528 |
| Average net price after aid | $18,625 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $16,539 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $18,035 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,769 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $22,574 |
| $110,001+ | $27,103 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Clark College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 36% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $44,613 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $47,832 |
| Rank in Washington (earnings) | 17th of 26 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $11,234 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $128 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 29% |
| Students with federal loans | 24% |
Majors and programs at Clark College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 50 | $78,237 | $15,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 36 | $47,718 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 59 | — | — |
| Human Services | 14 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 5 | — | — |
Certificate programs (24)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 94 | $44,306 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 57 | $34,071 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 28 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 4 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 13 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 8 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 47 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 9 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 57 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 42 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 12 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 23 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 10 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 8 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 154 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 120 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (33)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 160 | $91,399 | $14,699 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 43 | $61,100 | — |
| Business/Commerce | 182 | $46,506 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 30 | $45,283 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 36 | $44,147 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,504 | $33,224 | $9,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 33 | — | — |
| Biology | 112 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 26 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 25 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 23 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 22 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 20 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 17 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 25 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 13 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 21 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 6 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 19 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 14 | — | — |
| Music | 8 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 51 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 24 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 7 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Washington
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green River College | Auburn | $18,821 | — | $54,621 |
| Everett Community College | Everett | $18,421 | — | $51,095 |
| Tacoma Community College | Tacoma | $19,206 | — | $52,313 |
| Columbia Basin College | Pasco | $13,813 | — | $51,967 |
| Pierce College District | Lakewood | $20,424 | — | $52,562 |
| Spokane Community College | Spokane | $20,482 | — | $46,919 |
| Seattle Central College | Seattle | $21,132 | — | $48,906 |
| Highline College | Des Moines | $18,053 | — | $54,850 |
About Clark College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Vancouver, WA |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 4,945 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | clark.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Clark College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $27,779 a year (tuition and fees: $5,366 in-state, $11,507 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $18,625 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,539.
How much do Clark College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $47,832 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 17th of 26 similar colleges in Washington. The best-paid bachelor's program is dental support services and allied professions ($78,237 a year after graduation).
What is Clark College's graduation rate?
36% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.