Clark College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,306

2.45% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,547

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

7,149

54.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

35.7%

357 Graduates

About

Clark College is a higher education institution located in Clark County, WA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Clark College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (711 degrees awarded), General Business (90 degrees), and Registered Nursing (79 degrees).

In 2023, 1,473 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Clark College. 58.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,035 degrees), 5.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (189 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Clark College is $4,306, which is $−3,947 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Clark College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 836 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Clark College is $4,306, which is $3,947 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,547.

In 2023, 37% of undergraduate students attending Clark College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,306

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Clark College was $4,306. The cost of tuition at Clark College is $−3,947 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Clark College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,547

2023 Value

33.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Clark College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,547. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Clark College grew by 33.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Clark College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,512

Room and Board

$702

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Clark College was of $16,512 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 58.2% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $702. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 19.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Clark College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

37% of undergraduate students at Clark College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 14% with respect to 2022, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Clark College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Clark College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 836 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Clark College had a total enrollment of 7,149 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Clark College is 3,922 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,227. This means that 54.9% of students enrolled at Clark College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Clark College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.8% White, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.54% Two or More Races, 5.71% Asian, 2.87% Black or African American, 0.378% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.336% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Clark College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.6%), followed by White Male (23.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.64%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Clark College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,149 students. The full-time enrollment at Clark College is 3,922 and the part-time enrollment is 3,227. This means that 54.9% of students enrolled at Clark College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Clark College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,916 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,171 enrolled students
Two or More Races
539 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Clark College is 54.8% White, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.54% Two or More Races, 5.71% Asian, 2.87% Black or African American, 0.378% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.336% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 806 students (11.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 241 more women than men received degrees from Clark College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Clark College is white (1,035 degrees awarded). There were 5.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (189 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Clark College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (711 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (90 degrees) and Registered Nursing (79 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Clark College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (711 degrees awarded), Precision Production (75 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (53 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clark College are Software developers (686,502 people), Physicians (458,276 people), Other managers (306,757 people), Postsecondary teachers (209,118 people), and Other Physical Scientists (183,575 people).

The most specialized majors at Clark College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (711 degrees awarded), Precision Production (75 degrees), Engineering Technologies (53 degrees), Physical Sciences (19 degrees), and Biology (48 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clark College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Physicians, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Clark College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (711 degrees awarded), Precision Production (75 degrees), Engineering Technologies (53 degrees), Physical Sciences (19 degrees), and Biology (48 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clark College are Computer Systems Design (700,591 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (575,306 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (490,763 people), Elementary & secondary schools (365,058 people), and Offices of physicians (231,181 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Clark College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
711 degrees awarded
General Business
90 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
79 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Clark College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 711 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Clark College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

616

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

857

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 616 degrees were awarded to men at Clark College, which is 0.719 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (857).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Clark College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 265 degrees were awarded to men at Clark College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.594 times less than the 446 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 446 degrees were awarded to men at Clark College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.68 times more than the 265 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2014, 11% of students graduating from Clark College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Clark College is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 9.24% of graduates (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,035 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
189 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
106 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Clark College is white (1,035 degrees awarded). There were 5.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (189 degrees).

1.36% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
617 degrees awarded
White Male
418 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
105 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Clark College is white female (617 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (418 degrees).

Operations

Clark College has an endowment valued at nearly $77.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 977k (1.25%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Clark College had a total salary expenditure of 107M. Clark College employs 178 No academic ranks. Most academics at Clark College are Female No academic rank (107), and Male No academic rank (71).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clark College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 113 employees, Management, with 49 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 44 employees.

Endowment

$77.9M

2023 Endowment

5.27%

growth from 2022

Clark College has an endowment valued at about $77.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Clark College grew 5.27% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $72.1M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Clark College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$50.7M

2023 Salaries

7.8%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Clark College paid a median of $50.7M in salaries, which represents 47.1% of their overall expenditure ($107M) and a 7.8% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.21% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17M

Instructional Salaries

178

Number of Employees

In 2023, Clark College paid a total of $17M to 178 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

178 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

113 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Clark College was No academic rank with 178 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clark College were Office and Administrative Support with 113 employees, Management with 49 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 44 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Clark College was Female No academic rank with 107 employees, and Male No academic rank with 71 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Clark College.

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