Clark College | Field Guide 2026

Dr. Karin Edwards

  • Marilee Scarbrough, chair
  • Suzanne Donaldson, vice chair
  • Cristhian Canseco Juarez
  • Denise Gideon
  • Jeanne Bennett 

1933

Clark, Skamania, Klickitat counties

14, 17, 18, 20, 49

Clark College logoFounded in 1933, Clark College provides residents of Southwest Washington a path to prosperity by providing affordable, high-quality academic and technical education. 

Clark College offers more than 100 degree and certificate options in areas including health care, science, advanced manufacturing, business, education, engineering, and computer technology. We offer associate and bachelor’s degrees, professional certificates, high school diplomas, GED® preparation, and non-credit community and continuing education. We serve a wide range of students including high school students, displaced workers, veterans, parents, non-native English speakers, and mature learners.

As a community college primed to help people of every age and background thrive, we are vital to creating a more robust and inclusive economy.

Key Facts

  • Academic Transfer DTA
  • Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP
  • Business Administration
  • Biological Sciences
  • Early Childhood Education

  • Headcount (all sources): 14,306
  • FTES (all sources): 6,839
  • Headcount (state-funded): 10,350
  • FTES (state-funded): 5,052

  • Bachelor's: 366
  • International: 102
  • Running Start: 2,321
  • Worker Retraining: 205

Student Profile

  • Academic/transfer: 47%
  • Basic skills: 17%
  • Workforce education: 19%
  • Other: 16%

Students of color: 35%

  • American Indian/Alaska Native: 3%
  • Asian: 10%
  • Black/African American: 6%
  • Hispanic/Latino: 18%
  • Pacific Islander: 1%
  • White: 64%

  • Full-time: 47%
  • Part-time: 53%

  • Students receiving need-based financial aid: 35%
  • Students with dependents: 4%

  • Female: 7,649
  • Male: 4,566
  • X: 110
  • Not reported: 1,981

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Points of Interest

Clark College empowers students to discover their potential and connects them with tools to thrive in today’s workforce—contributing to more than 7,000 regional jobs* supported by college activities. Career Services events, each focused on specific fields, invite students to explore career paths, connect with professionals, and gain insight into real-world opportunities. Through Career Hub, Clark builds a regional talent pipeline that strengthens our local economy. Employers and community partners engage with students through internships. Across campus, faculty integrate employability skills into coursework.

*Clark College 2023-24 Economic Impacts Study

Clark’s programs evolve to meet the needs of our community. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science supports the growing demand in technology careers, offering specializations in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Mobile Application Development, and embedded systems programming. The Surgical Technology program, which leads to an Associate of Applied Technology, equips students to assist surgeons and nurses in operating rooms and prepares them for national certification. The Advanced Manufacturing program brings hands-on learning to life in shop environments that mirror real-world workplaces, reflecting Clark’s commitment to high-demand workforce education in one of Southwest Washington’s largest industries.

Clark College meets students where they are. The Basic Needs Program helps students navigate essential resources, and oversees the Basic Needs Hub, where the Clark community can study or stock up on hygiene and pantry items. The Penguin Pantry, in collaboration with the local food bank, supports a healthy college community by connecting students to essential resources, such as fresh produce, meat, bread, and pantry staples. Workforce Education Services helps remove financial barriers through funding and public benefits that can help cover tuition, fees, and books—because when basic needs are met, students can focus on what’s possible.

Data is from the 2024-25 academic year. Reflects headcount unless otherwise noted. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

*Students of color percent based on unduplicated headcount. Students may be counted in more than one race, so race/ethnicity percentages may not total 100%. Percentages calculated on reported value.

**Excluding Running Start.