Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, Colorado · Public · 9,595 undergraduates
Of 20 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical Colorado high-school graduate (about $40,674/yr) and 7 fall short. Another 53 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,811 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,941 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,411 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,968 |
| $110k and up | $17,700 |
| All families (average) | $6,007 |
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 | $48,123 | +$7,449 | clears the bar | $8,790 | 1.2 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,631 | +$5,957 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $66,830 | +$26,156 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,241 | +$6,567 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,211 | +$12,537 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,223 | +$7,549 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $74,590 | +$33,916 | clears the bar | $12,946 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,538 | -$10,136 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,150 | -$524 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $40,331 | -$343 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Graphic Communications | Associate's Degree | $34,178 | -$6,496 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $29,393 | -$11,281 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $22,848 | -$17,826 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $41,389 | +$715 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $45,322 | +$4,648 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 20 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 21% 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.