Colorado School of Trades
- Graduation Rate
- 81% A-
- Most students who enroll finish their degree here
- Earnings (10yr)
- $51,591 B
- Well above the typical college graduate
- Net Price
- $26,083 D
- 52% more than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 91% D
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
Bottom line: A C overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 11.7× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $11.7 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $11.7 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $1,118,138.
What The Data Says
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A C overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Earnings 27% above the national college median.
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A 81% graduation rate — 42% above the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $11.7 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Colorado School of Trades
Colorado School of Trades is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Carnegie Class
- Associate's College
- Enrollment
- 85
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Mechanic & Repair Tech
Why students choose Colorado School of Trades
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Accessible — admits about 91% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $26,083 a year after grants and scholarships — 52% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $51,591 ten years after enrolling — 27% above the typical college, against $20,000 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Colorado School of Trades is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Colorado School of Trades? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Lakewood, Colorado, Colorado School of Trades admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 91%. The graduation rate is roughly 81%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 91%
- Retention Rate
- 93%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $4,065
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.43
- First-Gen Students
- 32%
- Applicants
- 27
- Admitted
- 21
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Colorado School of Trades? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Colorado School of Trades, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $26,083. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $26,083 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $20,000 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $26,083
- Median Debt
- $20,000
- Pell Grant Rate
- 28%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 32%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $26,083
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Colorado School of Trades — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Colorado School of Trades Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Colorado School of Trades earn a median of $51,591, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $44,718
- 8 Years
- $47,101
- 10 Years
- $51,591
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.39x
- Earning > $25K
- 64%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (54)
- 71%
- 100% (54)
- 71%
- 100% (54)
- 71%
- 100% (54)
- 71%
How Colorado Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Colorado School of Trades Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Colorado School of Trades delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $26,083/year ($104,332 total). Graduates earn $51,591 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,222,470 in total earnings — a net gain of $1,118,138 (11.7× your investment). The median debt is $20,000, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 81% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $104,332
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $1,222,470
- Net Return
- $1,118,138
- ROI Multiple
- 11.7×
- Cost Per Year
- $26,083
- Median Debt
- $20,000
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 81%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Colorado School of Trades awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Mechanic & Repair Tech 100% $34,333 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Colorado School of Trades's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- CPetroleum Engineer$135,690 · 2% growthResilient 72
- CAerospace Engineer$130,720 · 6% growthResilient 72
- C-Nuclear Engineer$124,280 · 1% growthResilient 72
- C-Robotics Engineer$105,000 · 8% growthAdaptable 52
- CBiomedical Engineer$100,730 · 5% growthResilient 72
- CControls Engineer$100,000 · 5% growthResilient 72
- CMechanical Engineer$99,510 · 10% growthResilient 72
- C+Industrial Engineer$99,380 · 12% growthResilient 72
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Colorado School of Trades? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Lakewood, Colorado, Colorado School of Trades admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 91%. The graduation rate is roughly 81%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Colorado School of Trades? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Colorado School of Trades, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $26,083. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $26,083 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $20,000 in federal student loans.
Is Colorado School of Trades Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Colorado School of Trades earn a median of $51,591, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
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