Is Red Rocks Community College worth it?

Lakewood, CO · Public · 4-year

Red Rocks Community College is a public, four-year institution in Lakewood, Colorado (large suburb). It awarded 2,324 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in emergency medical technology, fire science and autobody and repair technology.

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Federal context for Red Rocks Community College

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Median earnings 1 year after

$47,651

Median earnings 4 years after

$62,695

Median earnings 10 years after

$46,288

Average net price

$9,044

Completion rate

32%

Completions (2024)

2,324

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

4,889

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$27,242$48,034140
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate$72,583$88,12282
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$104,021$116,76645
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate$62,663$68,43442
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's$115,190N/A23
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer ProgrammingUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer ProgrammingAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsAssociateN/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
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr232
Fire Science/Fire-fightingCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr178
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr130
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, GeneralCertificate under 12 weeks115
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideCertificate under 12 weeks107
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceCertificate 1-2 yrs94
Real EstateCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr70
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate64
General StudiesAssociate56
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/TechnicianCertificate under 12 weeks53

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

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance23%4,482
Public Administration16%3,216
Retail Trade10%2,076
Accommodation and Food Services8%1,635
Construction6%1,258
Educational Services6%1,151
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services6%1,099
Manufacturing5%1,035

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

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page