Community College of Denver
Denver, Colorado · Public · 5,096 undergraduates
Of 15 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical Colorado high-school graduate (about $40,674/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 32 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,356 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,533 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,662 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,041 |
| $110k and up | $16,275 |
| All families (average) | $9,450 |
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 | $50,401 | +$9,727 | clears the bar | $11,250 | 1.2 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $63,486 | +$22,812 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,581 | -$11,093 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,744 | +$10,070 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $72,086 | +$31,412 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $78,927 | +$38,253 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $52,209 | +$11,535 | clears the bar | $8,906 | 0.8 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $90,193 | +$49,519 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $81,896 | +$41,222 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Associate's Degree | $65,991 | +$25,317 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,234 | +$6,560 | clears the bar | $12,532 | 1.9 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,701 | -$1,973 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $51,845 | +$11,171 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $59,364 | +$18,690 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,748 | +$16,074 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 31% of students receive Pell grants · 20% 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.