Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Broomfield, Colorado · Private, for-profit · 397 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Colorado high-school graduate (about $40,674/yr). Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $29,609 |
| $30k to $48k | $33,922 |
| $48k to $75k | $27,152 |
| All families (average) | $30,065 |
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 | Associate's Degree | $83,282 | +$42,608 | clears the bar | $17,590 | 0.4 yrs |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $64,658 | +$23,984 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $62,482 | +$21,808 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate's Degree | $64,183 | +$23,509 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 12% of students receive Pell grants · 63% 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.