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Intellitec College-Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Auto mechanic schoolsHVAC schoolsElectrician schoolsMedical assistant programsMedical billing & coding programs
51%completion rate · Colorado avg 69%
$11,667median debt of graduates
$36,848median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$42,169median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$33,637annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 2315 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 · Phone: 71963276261101 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Intellitec College-Colorado Springs is a private for-profit trade school in Colorado Springs, CO, offering auto mechanic, HVAC, and electrician programs, accredited by ACCSC.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Intellitec College-Colorado Springs has a 51.2% completion rate, below the state average of 69.2%, with median graduate debt of $11,667 and median earnings of $42,169 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Intellitec College-Colorado Springs is $33,637, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, with 59.5% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Intellitec College-Co… Intellitec College-Co…: 51.2% 51.2% Colorado average Colorado average: 69.2% 69.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$39,550$61,280$78,300
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$48,220$65,200$82,010
Electricians$45,520$62,230$78,470
Medical assistants$39,130$48,400$55,570
Medical records specialists$45,280$59,020$68,140

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate degree 60 $35,815 $39,214 $19,000
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 58 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 52 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 35 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 34 $26,061 not reported $9,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 16 $24,650 $18,498 not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 12 not reported $31,133 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 12 $29,430 $29,413 $17,209

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.

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About this school

Intellitec College-Colorado Springs is a private for-profit trade school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. Across its 8 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in auto mechanic schools, HVAC schools, and electrician schools, with additional offerings in medical assistant and medical billing/coding programs.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 51.2%, which is below the Colorado state average of 69.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $11,667, and median earnings 10 years after enrollment were $42,169. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $33,637, and 59.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the roughly 679 undergraduate students come from lower-income backgrounds. Placement rates after graduation are not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on trade programs in fields like auto repair, HVAC, or electrical work rather than a traditional multi-year degree; however, specific program lengths are not reported here, so prospective students should confirm scheduling and format directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review the latest outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Intellitec College-Colorado Springs offers 8 program families, with the most awards in auto mechanic schools, HVAC schools, and electrician schools. It also offers medical assistant and medical billing/coding programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.

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 where eligible.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 51.2%, which is below the Colorado state average of 69.2%, according to federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $11,667, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,169, per the College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $33,637.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Intellitec College-Colorado Springs is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at its listed phone number or website to confirm program schedules.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review official outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?128179).

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers trade-focused programs such as auto mechanics, HVAC, and electrical work, which are commonly pursued by career changers, though specific program length and adult-learner services are not reported in this data.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for program-specific credentialing information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Intellitec College-Colorado Springs by phone or through its website, https://intellitec.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data against other nearby trade schools is not reported in this dataset; prospective students can use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.

Other trade and career schools in Colorado Springs, 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.

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