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Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, Colorado · Public college
Address: 5675 S Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 · Phone: (719) 502-2000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Pikes Peak State College is a public trade and career school in Colorado Springs, CO offering CNA classes, EMT training, and welding, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $9,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,796; the campus completion rate versus the state average of 69.2% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Pikes Peak State College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 29.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $38,690 | $47,380 | $49,920 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $38,370 | $45,750 | $49,930 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $44,100 | $58,590 | $69,540 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $39,550 | $61,280 | $78,300 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $46,330 | $65,400 | $79,420 |
| Medical assistants | $39,130 | $48,400 | $55,570 |
| Machinists | $44,650 | $60,200 | $74,110 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $48,220 | $65,200 | $82,010 |
| Dental assistants | $38,500 | $48,340 | $58,340 |
| Phlebotomists | $39,400 | $47,180 | $49,520 |
| Medical records specialists | $45,280 | $59,020 | $68,140 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $39,810 | $49,970 | $58,300 |
| Surgical technologists | $51,040 | $75,740 | $83,000 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $63,270 | $87,760 | $103,780 |
| Construction laborers | $38,410 | $47,900 | $56,670 |
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 | 258 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 210 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 132 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 99 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 27 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 26 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 26 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 25 | $26,520 | $26,353 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 24 | not reported | $26,715 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 17 | not reported | $33,993 | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | $31,133 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | $31,133 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | $33,459 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | $31,133 | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | $33,993 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | $26,353 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | $26,715 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | $33,459 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, under 300 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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
Pikes Peak State College is a public college in Colorado Springs, Colorado, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (with additional program-level accreditation from bodies including the Commission on Dental Accreditation and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education). Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus offers 37 program families with the most completions in CNA classes, EMT & paramedic training, and welding, alongside programs in HVAC, culinary arts, dental assisting, phlebotomy, and other career-training fields.
Federal data shows 1,065 trade program completers out of 9,595 undergraduate students enrolled. The state average completion rate is 69.2%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $9,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,796. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 29.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students.
With a large mix of short career-training programs (CNA, EMT, phlebotomy) alongside longer technical and health programs (surgical tech, radiology tech, nursing-related fields), this campus may suit both quick-entry job seekers and those pursuing more extensive credentials, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Adults considering a career change should confirm program schedules directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or contact the college directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Pikes Peak State College offers 37 program families, with the most completions in CNA classes, EMT & paramedic training, and welding. Other offerings include auto mechanics, culinary arts, HVAC, dental assisting, phlebotomy, medical billing and coding, and construction trades.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Specific programs also carry accreditation from bodies such as the Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 29.8% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus-specific completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 69.2%. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for more detail.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $9,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,796, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for current tuition and fee information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Pikes Peak State College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-funded aid programs, though specific cost data is not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration for specific offerings like CNA, EMT, or welding.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?127820, or by contacting the college at (719) 502-2000 or visiting https://www.pikespeak.edu/.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data. Contact the school directly to ask about licensure paths for specific programs such as EMT or dental assisting.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Pikes Peak State College by phone at (719) 502-2000 or visit their website at https://www.pikespeak.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported here. Use the College Scorecard link provided to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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.