Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, Colorado · Public · 4,889 undergraduates
All 7 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Colorado high-school graduate (about $40,674/yr). Another 64 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,901 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,797 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,061 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,489 |
| $110k and up | $18,064 |
| All families (average) | $9,044 |
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 | $48,034 | +$7,360 | clears the bar | $8,985 | 1.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $116,766 | +$76,092 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $88,122 | +$47,448 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $63,054 | +$22,380 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $68,434 | +$27,760 | clears the bar | $13,600 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $115,190 | +$74,516 | clears the bar | $101,446 | 1.4 yrs |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate's Degree | $76,093 | +$35,419 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 17% of students receive Pell grants · 32% 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.