Below are the key facts about this program at CPTC. It is offered at the Associate’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 14 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CPTC as a strong choice for cosmetology, placing at #10 out of 48 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cosmetology Schools | 10 of 48 |
| Best Cosmetology Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 of 14 |
Here is each degree level offered in cosmetology at CPTC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 81 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Clover Park Technical College awarded 81 associate’s degrees in cosmetology.
CPTC is among the very best schools in the country for cosmetology at the associate’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in Washington | 2 |
| Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools | 10 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,040 | $5,740 |
| Fees | $894 | $894 |
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All of the 81 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in cosmetology from CPTC identified as women.
The largest share of cosmetology associate’s degree graduates at CPTC are White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clover Park Technical College with a associate’s in cosmetology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
CPTC awarded 44 associate’s completions in aesthetician/esthetician and skin care specialist in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (41%).
CPTC awarded 37 associate’s degrees in cosmetology/cosmetologist, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
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