Pickens Technical College
Aurora, CO · Public · Certificate degree-granting
A public institution in Aurora, Colorado, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, Pickens Technical College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 686 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,210 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 67.9%. The average net price after financial aid is $6,600 per year. The most popular programs include Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Machinist, and Dental Support Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,210
Graduation Rate
67.9%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$6,600
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.94x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
686
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
67.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,140
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,250
Pell Grant Rate
31.0%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,980
Income $30K–$48K
$4,691
Income $48K–$75K
$4,657
Student Demographics
Women
55.2%
White
19.7%
Black
14.4%
Hispanic
52.8%
Asian
5.1%
Two or More Races
4.2%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
- Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, Board of Trustees — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (19)
Undergraduate Certificate (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $36,349 | 113 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $55,912 | 95 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $46,737 | 67 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 45 |
| Dental Support Services | $40,761 | 38 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | $57,893 | 34 |
| Practical Nursing | $70,079 | 29 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 28 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 24 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 23 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 21 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 18 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 17 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 14 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 14 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 12 |
| Construction Trades, Other | Not reported | 11 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 10 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 8 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Colleges in Colorado
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Colorado
- Most Affordable Colleges in Colorado
- Best ROI Colleges in Colorado
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