Career Training Path › Colorado › Aims Community College
Aims Community College
Greeley, Colorado · Public college · Training programs available:
Address: 5401 W. 20th St., Greeley, CO 80634 · Phone: (970) 330-8008 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Aims Community College is a public trade school in Greeley, Colorado offering auto mechanic, welding, and CNA programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at Aims Community College is $6,844 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,887; the campus's own completion rate is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Aims Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 14.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $39,550 | $61,280 | $78,300 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $44,100 | $58,590 | $69,540 |
| Nursing assistants | $38,690 | $47,380 | $49,920 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $38,370 | $45,750 | $49,930 |
| Medical assistants | $39,130 | $48,400 | $55,570 |
| Construction laborers | $38,410 | $47,900 | $56,670 |
| Phlebotomists | $39,400 | $47,180 | $49,520 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $63,270 | $87,760 | $103,780 |
| Surgical technologists | $51,040 | $75,740 | $83,000 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Colorado (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 147 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 124 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 112 | $38,285 | $38,289 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, under 300 hours | 84 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 83 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 45 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 36 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 35 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, under 300 hours | 34 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 30 | $12,987 | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 24 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 17 | $44,625 | $42,682 | $6,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 17 | $46,494 | $39,909 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | $38,285 | $38,289 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 11 | $44,625 | $42,682 | $6,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, under 300 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | $26,353 | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, under 300 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | $26,353 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 3 | $44,625 | $42,682 | $6,500 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Aims Community College is a public trade and career school located in Greeley, Colorado. The campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and it participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. Aims offers 23 program families, with the most-completed trade programs being auto mechanic schools, welding schools, and CNA classes.
Federal data shows the median debt among graduates at this campus is $6,844, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,887. About 14.9% of students receive Pell Grants. The statewide average completion rate for comparable programs is 69.2%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is also not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 892 trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 3,635, Aims serves a sizable student population across programs ranging from short certificate tracks to longer technical programs, which may suit both recent high school graduates and adult career changers, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard or by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Aims Community College offers 23 program families, with the most completions in auto mechanic schools, welding schools, and CNA classes.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Aims Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate and how it compares to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The statewide average completion rate is 69.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $6,844, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,887, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (970) 330-8008 or visit https://www.aims.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Aims Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state funding, though specific tuition rates are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?126207 or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
With about 892 trade completers and programs in fields like welding, auto mechanics, and CNA training, the campus serves a range of students, but specific fit for adult career changers is not detailed in the available data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Aims Community College at (970) 330-8008 or visit https://www.aims.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare outcomes across institutions.
Other trade and career schools in Greeley, CO
- Academy of Natural Therapy IncGreeley, CO · career school
- Academy for Dental Assisting Careers - GreeleyGreeley, CO · state-licensed school
- Cinco Brothers Barber SchoolGreeley, CO · state-licensed school
- Colorado Academy for Dental AssistantsGreeley, CO · state-licensed school
- Elysian Academy of CosmetologyGreeley, CO · state-licensed school
- True Safety ServicesGreeley, CO
- Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO · state-licensed school
- Aims Community CollegeFt Lupton, CO
See all trade and career schools in Colorado or search by ZIP code.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.