Is Pikes Peak State College worth it?

Colorado Springs, CO · Public · 4-year

Pikes Peak State College is a public, four-year institution in Colorado Springs, Colorado (large suburb). It awarded 3,252 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and nursing assistant patient care assistant.

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Federal context for Pikes Peak State College

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Median earnings 1 year after

$34,425

Median earnings 4 years after

$48,538

Median earnings 10 years after

$40,796

Average net price

$6,007

Completion rate

21%

Completions (2024)

3,252

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

9,595

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$26,779$48,123240
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$72,869$74,59061
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate$50,546$66,83018
Graphic CommunicationsAssociate$25,596$34,17817
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate$29,393N/A16
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Graphic CommunicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate450
General StudiesAssociate377
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideCertificate under 12 weeks276
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr172
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr149
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherAssociate139
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate123
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate under 12 weeks96
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr58
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr58

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance26%5,654
Retail Trade11%2,365
Accommodation and Food Services10%2,095
Public Administration8%1,778
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services7%1,532
Educational Services6%1,314
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6%1,302
Manufacturing6%1,272

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Sources: federal figures for Pikes Peak State College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Colorado. Counts under 10 are not published.

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