Colorado School of Trades
Lakewood, Colorado · Private, for-profit · 85 undergraduates
All 1 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Colorado high-school graduate (about $40,674/yr).
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $26,083 |
| All families (average) | $26,083 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $44,411 | +$3,737 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 5.4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants · 81% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.