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Clark College

Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.

Overview

Worth comparing

Clark College looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $682,443 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 9.2 years.

4-year net cost

$45,860

Estimated debt

$23,847

Early salary signal

$70,120

Graduation rate

39%

Why this score?

Fair Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($45,860), estimated debt ($23,847), early-career salary ($70,120), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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ASSOCIATE

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$682,443

Salary Outlook

$70,120

Estimated Debt

$23,847

Payback

3.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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Physical Sciences, General

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$581,103

Salary Outlook

$59,973

Estimated Debt

$23,847

Payback

4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$545,355

Salary Outlook

$56,394

Estimated Debt

$23,847

Payback

4.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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Precision Metal Working

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$531,364

Salary Outlook

$54,993

Estimated Debt

$23,847

Payback

4.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$504,177

Salary Outlook

$52,271

Estimated Debt

$23,847

Payback

4.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$440,221

Salary Outlook

$45,867

Estimated Debt

$23,847

Payback

5.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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Business/Commerce, General

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$415,854

Salary Outlook

$43,427

Estimated Debt

$23,847

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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Accounting and Related Services

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$349,109

Salary Outlook

$36,744

Estimated Debt

$23,847

Payback

6.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$346,445

Salary Outlook

$36,477

Estimated Debt

$23,847

Payback

6.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$341,163

Salary Outlook

$35,949

Estimated Debt

$23,847

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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Health and Medical Administrative Services

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$326,541

Salary Outlook

$34,485

Estimated Debt

$23,847

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$315,277

Salary Outlook

$33,357

Estimated Debt

$23,847

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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Business Administration, Management and Operations

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$311,101

Salary Outlook

$32,939

Estimated Debt

$23,847

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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Biology, General

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$270,453

Salary Outlook

$28,869

Estimated Debt

$23,847

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$241,872

Salary Outlook

$26,007

Estimated Debt

$23,847

Payback

9.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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ASSOCIATE

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,752,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$682,443

Value at risk

$1,069,657

Payback

3.4 years

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Physical Sciences, General

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,491,920

Risk-adjusted ROI

$581,103

Value at risk

$910,817

Payback

4 years

BACHELORS

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,400,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$545,355

Value at risk

$854,785

Payback

4.2 years

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Precision Metal Working

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,364,220

Risk-adjusted ROI

$531,364

Value at risk

$832,856

Payback

4.3 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,294,420

Risk-adjusted ROI

$504,177

Value at risk

$790,243

Payback

4.6 years

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Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,130,220

Risk-adjusted ROI

$440,221

Value at risk

$689,999

Payback

5.2 years

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Business/Commerce, General

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,067,660

Risk-adjusted ROI

$415,854

Value at risk

$651,806

Payback

5.5 years

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Accounting and Related Services

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$896,300

Risk-adjusted ROI

$349,109

Value at risk

$547,191

Payback

6.5 years

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Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$889,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$346,445

Value at risk

$543,015

Payback

6.5 years

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Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$875,900

Risk-adjusted ROI

$341,163

Value at risk

$534,737

Payback

6.6 years

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Health and Medical Administrative Services

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$838,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$326,541

Value at risk

$511,819

Payback

6.9 years

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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$809,440

Risk-adjusted ROI

$315,277

Value at risk

$494,163

Payback

7.1 years

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Business Administration, Management and Operations

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$798,720

Risk-adjusted ROI

$311,101

Value at risk

$487,619

Payback

7.2 years

ASSOCIATE

Biology, General

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$694,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$270,453

Value at risk

$423,907

Payback

8.3 years

ASSOCIATE

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$620,980

Risk-adjusted ROI

$241,872

Value at risk

$379,108

Payback

9.2 years

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