Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 35.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 35.1%
- Retention Rate
- 63.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $41,887
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $6,844
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 40.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $73/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $57,995 | $11,838 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Certificate | $53,358 | $5,500 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $50,856 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $42,682 | $6,500 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate | $39,909 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $38,289 | |
| Air Transportation. | Associate | $33,993 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $32,391 | |
| Graphic Communications. | Associate | $29,685 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $28,909 | $7,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $28,236 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Associate | $26,353 |
Outcomes Overview
Aims graduates enter the workforce with manageable debt loads averaging $6,844, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 16% against median earnings of $41,887 ten years out. Monthly loan payments of $73 represent only 2.1% of typical graduate income. The college's career-focused programs funnel students into northern Colorado's energy, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors where demand stays strong. However, the 40% loan repayment rate signals financial struggles for some graduates. With 95% employment rates and relatively low debt burdens, most students see their investment pay off quickly in stable middle-class careers. This represents a strong return on investment for affordable workforce training.