Clover Park Technical College (CPTC)
Public certificate school in Lakewood, WA that costs an average of $17,744 a year after financial aid and graduates 41% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$17,744
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
41%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$48,551
PublicSmall city2,636 undergraduates
Cost of CPTC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $27,682 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,887 |
| Books and supplies | $528 |
| Average net price after aid | $17,744 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $16,925 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $17,249 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $18,369 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,243 |
| $110,001+ | $25,158 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with CPTC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 41% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $46,821 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,551 |
| Rank in Washington (earnings) | 10th of 25 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,838 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $112 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 21% |
| Students with federal loans | 5.1% |
Majors and programs at CPTC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 10 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 11 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 13 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
Certificate programs (31)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 212 | $67,949 | $10,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 17 | $34,032 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 13 | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 6 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 24 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 30 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 30 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 37 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 28 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 141 | — | — |
| Construction Trades, Other | 3 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 41 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 15 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 71 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Leatherworking and Upholstery | 2 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 16 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 49 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 34 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 100 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (30)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 53 | $49,318 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 151 | $31,122 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 14 | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 11 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 38 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 23 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 8 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 15 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 27 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 34 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 22 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 57 | — | — |
| Construction Trades, Other | 3 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 33 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 33 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 20 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 32 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 11 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 51 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 27 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 21 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 14 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 88 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Washington
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | Kirkland | $25,594 | — | $56,471 |
| North Seattle College | Seattle | $21,037 | — | $56,814 |
| Bates Technical College | Tacoma | $9,558 | — | $56,009 |
| Renton Technical College | Renton | $18,421 | — | $56,634 |
| Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham | $15,746 | — | $53,063 |
| South Seattle College | Seattle | $19,193 | — | $58,451 |
| Peninsula College | Port Angeles | $18,576 | — | $41,574 |
About CPTC
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Lakewood, WA |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 2,636 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | cptc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does CPTC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $27,682 a year (tuition and fees: $5,887). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,744 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,925.
How much do CPTC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $48,551 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 10th of 25 similar colleges in Washington.
What is CPTC's graduation rate?
41% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.