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Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, Washington · Public college
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not reportedcompletion rate · Washington avg 66%
$12,112median debt of graduates
$36,840median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$41,787median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (Accredited)
Address: 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 · Phone: (253) 589-5800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Address: 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 · Phone: (253) 589-5800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $64,230 | $83,150 | $93,970 |
| Skincare specialists | $48,620 | $79,320 | $95,260 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $48,810 | $75,660 | $93,970 |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $58,450 | $98,980 | $107,370 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $36,830 | $59,510 | $73,540 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $47,270 | $58,900 | $67,630 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $39,470 | $57,270 | $76,960 |
| Surgical technologists | $55,270 | $77,270 | $90,620 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $49,920 | $76,010 | $81,540 |
| Medical assistants | $46,540 | $59,290 | $63,590 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $47,980 | $63,020 | $73,650 |
| Construction laborers | $39,930 | $57,720 | $72,160 |
| Dental assistants | $46,280 | $58,090 | $62,340 |
| Nursing assistants | $42,500 | $49,180 | $57,930 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Washington (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 93 | $41,859 | $43,000 | $10,584 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 44 | $22,171 | $19,683 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 26 | $22,171 | $19,683 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 24 | $43,941 | $47,260 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 21 | $50,570 | $46,478 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 19 | $40,525 | $34,847 | $12,277 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 18 | $40,525 | $34,847 | $12,277 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 13 | $43,941 | $47,260 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 8 | $42,840 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | $35,060 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 6 | $33,125 | $29,685 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Trades, Other | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 3 | $43,941 | $47,260 | not reported |
| Construction Trades, Other | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | $35,060 | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 1 | $41,859 | $43,000 | $10,584 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
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Subscribe → Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.