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Front Range Community College
Westminster, Colorado · Public college · Training programs available:
Address: 3645 W 112th Ave, Westminster, CO 80031 · Phone: (303) 404-5000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Front Range Community College is a public trade and career school in Westminster, Colorado, offering welding, auto mechanic, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Front Range Community College carry a median debt of $12,251 and earn a median of $45,910 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate versus the 69.2% state average is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Front Range Community College; the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 17.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $44,100 | $58,590 | $69,540 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $39,550 | $61,280 | $78,300 |
| Medical assistants | $39,130 | $48,400 | $55,570 |
| Phlebotomists | $39,400 | $47,180 | $49,520 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $38,370 | $45,750 | $49,930 |
| Nursing assistants | $38,690 | $47,380 | $49,920 |
| Machinists | $44,650 | $60,200 | $74,110 |
| Surgical technologists | $51,040 | $75,740 | $83,000 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $48,220 | $65,200 | $82,010 |
| Massage therapists | $35,990 | $61,060 | $84,100 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,820 | $73,880 | $79,800 |
| Dental assistants | $38,500 | $48,340 | $58,340 |
| Medical records specialists | $45,280 | $59,020 | $68,140 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $39,810 | $49,970 | $58,300 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 281 | not reported | not reported | $9,250 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 272 | $39,011 | not reported | $5,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 214 | $32,292 | $27,048 | $11,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 177 | $39,011 | not reported | $5,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 143 | $27,815 | not reported | $7,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 124 | $30,625 | $34,942 | $6,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 111 | $28,737 | $35,416 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 73 | $32,292 | $27,048 | $11,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 40 | $39,011 | not reported | $5,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 32 | not reported | not reported | $11,312 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 31 | $39,011 | not reported | $5,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 27 | $40,297 | $28,960 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 20 | $33,311 | $29,685 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | $39,011 | not reported | $5,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 19 | $40,297 | $28,960 | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, under 300 hours | 19 | not reported | not reported | $9,250 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | $28,737 | $35,416 | $9,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | $26,933 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | $32,292 | $27,048 | $11,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 10 | $33,878 | $29,064 | $13,000 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | $12,915 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 2 | $29,247 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $32,292 | $27,048 | $11,000 |
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
Front Range Community College is a public community college in Westminster, Colorado, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Because it participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The campus awards credentials across 27 program families, with the largest numbers of completers in welding schools, auto mechanic schools, and medical assistant programs, alongside offerings in phlebotomy, EMT training, CNA classes, CNC machining, surgical technology, HVAC, massage therapy, LPN programs, dental assisting, medical billing and coding, and pharmacy technician training.
Federal data show 1,709 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 11,476. The statewide average completion rate is 69.2%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $12,251, and median earnings ten years after entry are $45,910. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 17.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment.
With a broad mix of short career-certificate programs and longer associate-degree tracks, this campus can suit both first-time students and adult career-changers, depending on the specific program length, which is not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and program-level outcomes directly through the Higher Learning Commission, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Front Range Community College offers 27 program families, with the most completers in welding schools, auto mechanic schools, and medical assistant programs. It also offers phlebotomy, EMT, CNA, CNC machining, surgical tech, HVAC, massage therapy, LPN, dental assisting, medical billing and coding, and pharmacy tech training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal 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?
The campus completion rate and its comparison to the 69.2% state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for more detail.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this school carry a median debt of $12,251, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $45,910, per federal data.
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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public community college, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents and eligibility for state funding, in addition to federal aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school at (303) 404-5000 or visit its website for program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?127200.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a range of shorter career-certificate and longer associate-degree programs across trades like welding, auto mechanics, and medical assisting, which may suit adult learners, but specific scheduling and format details are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements vary by program (for example, CNA, LPN, and phlebotomy often require state licensing or certification), and this campus's specific requirements are not detailed in the available data; contact the school to confirm.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Front Range Community College at (303) 404-5000 or through its website, https://www.frontrange.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in the available federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.
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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.