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Clark College

Vancouver, Washington · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 4,945 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$11,465
cheaper than 31% of comparable schools
Completion rate
42.4%
Median debt at completion
$10,881
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$42,356
earns ~$3,694.4 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Clark College is a public school in Vancouver, WA that mainly awards associate degrees. With 4,945 students enrolled, it offers a wide range of programs beyond the trades, including dental support services and vehicle repair.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is reported as $11,465, while the median student debt at completion is $10,881. The school's completion rate is 42.4%, which is undercounted for public community colleges due to transfer-outs. Typical earnings 10 years after entry are $42,356, but this varies significantly by program.

Net price is 25% above the Washington median ($9,189) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 10% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degree$60,839
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$39,729
Precision Metal Workingassociate degree$34,704
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$34,348
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degree$25,774
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 50 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$63,898
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applicationsassociate degree$33,993
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$33,993
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$32,925
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$30,409
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degree$29,685
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degree$28,212
Human Resources Management and Servicesassociate degree$23,579
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$22,534
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degree$18,540
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasassociate degreenot reported
Chemical Engineeringassociate degreenot reported
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringassociate degreenot reported
Mechanical Engineeringassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Engineering-Related Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Engineering-Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Legal Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Physical Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Musicassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Resources Management and Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in dental support services, vehicle maintenance, precision metal working, allied health, and culinary arts. It also provides undergraduate certificates in vehicle maintenance, precision metal working, and culinary arts, plus 52 other programs.
How much do graduates of specific programs typically earn?
Median earnings two years after completion vary by field: Dental Support Services is $60,839; Vehicle Maintenance is $39,729; Precision Metal Working is $34,704; Allied Health is $34,348; and Culinary Arts is $25,774.
How many students finish their degree?
The reported completion rate is 42.4%. For public community colleges, this figure often undercounts students who transfer to four-year institutions rather than failing out.
What is the school size and enrollment?
Clark College has 4,945 students enrolled. This enrollment size reflects a typical community college environment focused on awarding associate degrees.
Is Clark College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Vancouver, WA. Approximately 24.1% of its students receive Pell Grants.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 234933. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.