Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Pikes Peak State College is a public institution in Colorado Springs, Colorado, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 9,595 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,796 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 21.8%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $9,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.53x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,007 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Machinist, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,796
Graduation Rate
21.8%
Median Debt
$9,000
Average Net Price
$6,007
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
6.79x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.53x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
9,595
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,510
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,110
Pell Grant Rate
29.8%
Federal Loan Rate
14.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,811
Income $30K–$48K
$3,941
Income $48K–$75K
$6,411
Income $110K+
$17,700
Student Demographics
Women
58.5%
White
51.3%
Black
8.4%
Hispanic
26.9%
Asian
3.4%
Two or More Races
7.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
38.0%
Accreditations
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Preaccredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (62)
Bachelor (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 43 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 13 |
Associate (28)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $48,123 | 1,044 |
| Registered Nursing | $74,590 | 92 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 38 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 35 |
| Graphic Communications | $34,178 | 34 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 29 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 27 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $41,389 | 25 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 25 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $46,350 | 24 |
| Accounting | $54,225 | 24 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 23 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $40,331 | 22 |
| Machinist | $45,322 | 21 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 20 |
| Legal Support Services | $41,460 | 14 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 13 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 10 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 9 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $67,308 | 9 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 6 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Natural Resources Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Zoology | Not reported | 3 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 3 |
| Health Services Administration | $36,956 | 1 |
Undergraduate Certificate (28)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 258 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $47,241 | 213 |
| Machinist | $48,223 | 192 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $46,631 | 154 |
| Registered Nursing | $53,211 | 90 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $66,830 | 84 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 71 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 58 |
| Teacher Education | $30,538 | 47 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 45 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 44 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 43 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 42 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 24 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $22,848 | 24 |
| Health Services Administration | $40,150 | 22 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 20 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 16 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 15 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 14 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 14 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 12 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 11 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 11 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 9 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 4 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Associate | 2 |
| Natural Resources Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Social Work | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Technology Programs
- 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 Job Growth Associate's Precision Production Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Colorado
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Colorado
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Colorado
- Most Affordable Colleges in Colorado
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