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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Colorado
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. This report analyzed 29 schools in Colorado to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Trade Associate Degree Schools in Colorado
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Our analysis found Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Boulder to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Colorado. Located in Boulder, Colorado, the medium-sized private for-profit school handed out 770 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Escoffier - Boulder accumulate an average of $15,323 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Escoffier - Boulder. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pueblo Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Colorado list. This medium-sized public school is located in Pueblo, Colorado, and it awarded 660 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pueblo Community College is $4,626. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,275. Associate Degree recipients from Pueblo Community College accumulate an average of $14,253 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Pueblo Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pikes Peak Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Colorado list. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the fairly large public school awarded 1,611 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Colorado who attend PPCC full time pay an average of $4,065 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,714. On average, associate degree students take out $12,660 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since PPCC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Pima Medical Institute - Denver helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Colorado. Pima Medical Institute - Denver is a very small private for-profit school located in Denver, Colorado that handed out 137 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from PMI Denver accumulate an average of $23,562 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at PMI Denver, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 3% took at least some of their classes online.
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Colorado list. Spartan College - Denver is a very small private for-profit school situated in Broomfield, Colorado. It awarded 137 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Spartan College - Denver accumulate an average of $18,235 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.
With a ranking of #7, Concorde Career College - Aurora did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Aurora, Colorado is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 159 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,979 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Concorde Career College - Aurora. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Intellitec College - Colorado Springs did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Intellitec College - Colorado Springs is a very small private for-profit school situated in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It awarded 72 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $16,618 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 8% were women.
Aims Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Colorado list. Aims Community College is located in Greeley, Colorado and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 686 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $2,954 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Aims Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,850. On average, associate degree students take out $10,156 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Aims Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Arapahoe Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Littleton, Colorado, the fairly large public school handed out 754 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Colorado who attend Arapahoe Community College full time pay an average of $4,080 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,502. Associate Degree recipients from Arapahoe Community College accumulate an average of $15,611 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Arapahoe Community College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Front Range Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Westminster, Colorado is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,906 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,126 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FRCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,776. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,200 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since FRCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #12, Community College of Denver did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Denver, Colorado, the medium-sized public school handed out 728 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CCD is $4,586. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,235. On average, associate degree students take out $14,939 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
CCD does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Red Rocks Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in Lakewood, Colorado, the medium-sized public school awarded 593 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Red Rocks Community College is $4,471. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,135. Associate Degree recipients from Red Rocks Community College accumulate an average of $14,553 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Red Rocks Community College. In 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Colorado Mesa University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Grand Junction, Colorado, and it awarded 220 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,297 in tuition and fees if they attend Colorado Mesa full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,019. Associate Degree recipients from Colorado Mesa accumulate an average of $21,002 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Online courses are available at Colorado Mesa, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Colorado School of Trades landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Lakewood, Colorado is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 94 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,452 in student loans.
Intellitec College - Grand Junction came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in Grand Junction, Colorado, the small private for-profit school handed out 77 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Intellitec College - Grand Junction accumulate an average of $18,919 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.
With a ranking of #17, Lincoln College of Technology - Denver did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This small private for-profit school is located in Denver, Colorado, and it awarded 36 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $14,448 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 8% were women.
Northeastern Junior College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Colorado list. Northeastern Junior College is a small public school located in Sterling, Colorado that handed out 215 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,345 in tuition and fees if they attend NJC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,691. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,090 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NJC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 30% took at least some of their classes online.
Morgan Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Fort Morgan, Colorado, the small public school awarded 134 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Colorado who attend Morgan Community College full time pay an average of $3,930 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,579. On average, associate degree students take out $9,552 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Online courses are available at Morgan Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Community College of Aurora ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Colorado list. Located in Aurora, Colorado, the medium-sized public school handed out 620 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CCA is $4,030. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,832. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,334 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CCA. In fact, around 22% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Colorado Northwestern Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in Rangely, Colorado, the small public school handed out 137 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Colorado who attend CNCC full time pay an average of $4,236 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,740. Associate Degree recipients from CNCC accumulate an average of $12,923 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
CNCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 25% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Trinidad State Junior College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Located in Trinidad, Colorado, the small public school handed out 241 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Colorado who attend Trinidad State Junior College full time pay an average of $5,240 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,360. Associate Degree recipients from Trinidad State Junior College accumulate an average of $12,954 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Trinidad State Junior College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 15% took at least some of their classes online.
Colorado Mountain College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Glenwood Springs, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 484 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Colorado who attend Colorado Mountain College full time pay an average of $4,980 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,820. Associate Degree recipients from Colorado Mountain College accumulate an average of $10,854 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Colorado Mountain College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 27% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #24, Colorado Christian University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Lakewood, Colorado, and it awarded 210 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at CCU is $26,846. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,911 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CCU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
IBMC College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Colorado list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and it awarded 7 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend IBMC, expect to pay an average of $14,960 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $23,848 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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