Pickens Technical College
Aurora, Colorado · Public · 686 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Colorado high-school graduate (about $40,674/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 17 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,980 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,691 |
| $48k to $75k | $4,657 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,139 |
| All families (average) | $6,600 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,912 | +$15,238 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,349 | -$4,325 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,737 | +$6,063 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,893 | +$17,219 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,761 | +$87 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $70,079 | +$29,405 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 31% of students receive Pell grants · 76% 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.