Community College of Aurora
Aurora, CO · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Aurora, Colorado, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Community College of Aurora serves students across multiple degree programs. With 3,250 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,592 ten years after enrollment, which is 9% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 31.0%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $10,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.25x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,656 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Teacher Education, Business Administration & Management, Practical Nursing, and Film, Video & Photographic Arts.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,592
Graduation Rate
31.0%
Median Debt
$10,500
Average Net Price
$8,656
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.58x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.25x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,250
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
60.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,470
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,070
Pell Grant Rate
16.1%
Federal Loan Rate
6.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,305
Income $30K–$48K
$6,611
Income $48K–$75K
$9,726
Income $110K+
$16,700
Student Demographics
Women
61.5%
White
25.1%
Black
22.9%
Hispanic
33.6%
Asian
6.3%
Two or More Races
5.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
34.3%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (34)
Associate (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $51,823 | 487 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | $37,661 | 47 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $82,434 | 26 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 12 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $68,677 | 10 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 8 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 8 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 4 |
| Music | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | $43,195 | 91 |
| Business Administration & Management | $48,049 | 79 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 54 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $59,234 | 46 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $31,858 | 25 |
| Linguistics | $39,457 | 18 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 17 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 12 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 12 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 11 |
| Legal Support Services | $42,509 | 10 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 3 |
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | Associate | 2 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Associate | 2 |
| Accounting | Associate | 2 |
| Teacher Education | Associate | 1 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | 1 |
| Construction Trades, General | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Finance | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Colorado
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Colorado
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs in Colorado
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Colorado
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Colorado
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Colorado
- Most Affordable Colleges in Colorado
- Best ROI Colleges in Colorado
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