Trinidad State College
Trinidad, Colorado · Public · 1,188 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Colorado high-school graduate (about $40,674/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 36 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,366 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,284 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,379 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,945 |
| $110k and up | $18,413 |
| All families (average) | $10,772 |
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 | $40,306 | -$368 | falls short | $7,300 | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $101,933 | +$61,259 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,147 | -$8,527 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $21,371 | -$19,303 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $79,985 | +$39,311 | clears the bar | $13,800 | 0.4 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,039 | -$635 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,306 | +$6,632 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,680 | -$994 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 45% of students receive Pell grants · 55% 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.