Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Located in Littleton, Colorado, Arapahoe Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 5,383 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $48,341 ten years after enrollment, which is 19% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 27.9%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $11,884, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.07x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,571 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Computer & Information Sciences, and Teacher Education.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$48,341
Graduation Rate
27.9%
Median Debt
$11,884
Average Net Price
$11,571
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.18x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.07x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
5,383
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,434
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,034
Pell Grant Rate
9.9%
Federal Loan Rate
7.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$8,588
Income $30K–$48K
$9,523
Income $48K–$75K
$10,868
Income $110K+
$18,077
Student Demographics
Women
63.5%
White
58.8%
Black
4.5%
Hispanic
20.5%
Asian
4.2%
Two or More Races
4.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
46.7%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation — Funeral Service Education (FUSER) - Institutions and programs awarding diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (45)
Bachelor (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 24 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 6 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 3 |
Associate (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $48,756 | 450 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $71,635 | 76 |
| Registered Nursing | $83,150 | 72 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $44,888 | 50 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | $54,411 | 41 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $56,165 | 32 |
| Business Administration & Management | $61,975 | 20 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $60,131 | 15 |
| Health Services Administration | $60,817 | 15 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 14 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 13 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 12 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $57,984 | 7 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 5 |
| Construction Trades, General | Not reported | 5 |
| Legal Support Services | $53,181 | 4 |
| Computer Systems Networking | $73,287 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (20)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $58,888 | 200 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $64,662 | 105 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 96 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 87 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 80 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $64,108 | 79 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $50,280 | 71 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 26 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 25 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 20 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 17 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 16 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 14 |
| Health Services Administration | $43,863 | 12 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 11 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Construction Trades, General | Not reported | 7 |
| Music | Not reported | 5 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 3 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $39,736 | Not reported |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate | 1 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Colorado
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Colorado
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Colorado
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Colorado
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs in Colorado
- Highest Earning Colleges in Colorado
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Colorado
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Colorado
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