Community College of Aurora
Aurora, Colorado · Public · 3,250 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Colorado high-school graduate (about $40,674/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 30 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,305 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,611 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,726 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,409 |
| $110k and up | $16,700 |
| All families (average) | $8,656 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $51,823 | +$11,149 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,049 | +$7,375 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,195 | +$2,521 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $59,234 | +$18,560 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Associate's Degree | $37,661 | -$3,013 | falls short | $18,114 | n/a |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,509 | +$1,835 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $82,434 | +$41,760 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,858 | -$8,816 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,457 | -$1,217 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $68,677 | +$28,003 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 34% 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.