Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 37.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 35.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $42,356
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $10,881
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 33.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $115/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $63,898 | $9,823 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $60,839 | |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $60,320 | $19,837 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Associate | $39,729 | $9,625 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate | $34,704 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $34,348 | |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications. | Associate | $33,993 | |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $33,993 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $32,925 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $30,409 | $21,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate | $29,685 | |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate | $28,212 | |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate | $25,774 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Associate | $23,579 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $22,534 | $9,366 |
Outcomes Overview
Clark College graduates enter the workforce with relatively manageable debt loads. The median debt of $10,881 represents just 26% of first-year earnings of $42,356. Monthly loan payments of $115 consume about 4% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's strong ties to healthcare systems and manufacturing employers in the Portland-Vancouver metro help explain the solid 91% employment rate. Many graduates transition into nursing, dental hygiene, and skilled trades where starting salaries often exceed the median. With low debt burdens and direct pathways to stable middle-class careers, Clark delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking practical workforce preparation.