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Clover Park Technical College, or CPTC, was established in 1942 as the Clover Park Vocational Technical Institute. The college was founded by the Clover Park School District. CPTC moved to its current location in 1954 and adopted its present name in 1991. The main campus covers more than 120 acres in Lakewood, Washington. The college offers several degrees and certificate programs and is organized into the following academic departments:
- Business & Computer Technology
- Core Academics & Development Education
- Health & Human Services
- Technology, Natural Sciences & Design
CPTC offers many scholarship programs including the Boeing Company Scholarship, Hamilton Endowed Scholarship, Mt. Rainier Chevrolet Club Scholarship, Rainier Pacific Bank Scholarship, Winsley Endowed Scholarship, Leila Bishuti Lee Memorial Scholarship, Clover Park Rotary Scholarship, and Harborstone Credit Union Scholarship.
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Campus Location4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood, WA 98499-4098
USA
Main Tel: (253) 589-5800
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Clover Park Technical College HighlightsWhere Clover Park Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, beauty and cosmetology, computer science and engineering, therapy and counseling, and hospitality.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 637 | 33 | | Associate | 278 | 36 | | 1-2 year certificate | 192 | 21 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Clover Park Technical College was 9,829 in 2007 (4,659 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,504 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid: Clover Park Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 73 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 8 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 10 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (76 awarded) - Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Barbering/Barber
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (42 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
- Marketing
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (125 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (10 awarded) COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (15 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN (15 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (15 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (29 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY (38 awarded) - Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (11 awarded) - Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW (4 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (87 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Business Machine Repair
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
MEDIA (14 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (119 awarded) - Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (234 awarded) - Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (183 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (4 awarded) OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded) - Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES (14 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Upholstery/Upholsterer
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (9 awarded) - Fire Protection
- Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (51 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
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