Trinidad State College
Trinidad, CO · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Trinidad State College, based in Trinidad, Colorado, is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,188 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,475 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 55.2%. Mmedian graduate debt is $8,908, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.09x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,772 per year. The most popular programs include Electrical & Power Transmission, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,475
Graduation Rate
55.2%
Median Debt
$8,908
Average Net Price
$10,772
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.39x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.09x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,188
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
63.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,608
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,318
Pell Grant Rate
45.4%
Federal Loan Rate
12.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,366
Income $30K–$48K
$10,284
Income $48K–$75K
$10,379
Income $110K+
$18,413
Student Demographics
Women
50.5%
White
33.2%
Black
9.4%
Hispanic
43.5%
Asian
1.2%
Two or More Races
3.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
43.6%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (29)
Bachelor (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 4 |
Associate (8)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,306 | 105 |
| Registered Nursing | $79,985 | 45 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 15 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | Not reported | 12 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $101,933 | 122 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $32,147 | 96 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $21,371 | 68 |
| Practical Nursing | $40,039 | 38 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 29 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 25 |
| Machinist | $39,680 | 22 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $47,306 | 20 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 20 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 19 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 19 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 12 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 7 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Agricultural Business | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Associate | 1 |
| Air Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Colorado
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Colorado
- 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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