Pickens Technical College

Pickens Technical College is a public community college located in Aurora, CO. It offers 27 major programs through Certificate programs. It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,930 for Colorado residents and $8,330 for out-of-state students at Pickens Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,520) of public community colleges in Colorado.

It has 960 students that are lower than the average population (1,171 students) of community colleges in Colorado. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Colorado community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $35,900.

Academic Overview

Pickens Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Aurora, Colorado. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,930 for Colorado residents and $8,330 for other students on average. It offers 27 degree programs through 10 Certificate programs. (The distance learning opportunity (online classes) is not offered.) The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $35,900.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	500 Airport Blvd, Aurora, CO
Phone	303-344-4910
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,930 Out-of-State$8,330
Student Population »	960 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	61%
Retention Rate	97% (Full-time) 100% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$3,936
Students to Faculty	20:1 (5.00%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$35,900

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,930 for Colorado residents and $8,330 for out-of-state students at Pickens Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,520) over public community colleges in Colorado.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Pickens Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Colorado community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Colorado Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$4,930	$8,330
Books & Supplies	$600
Off-Campus Living Costs	$11,556
Average Financial Aid	$3,936
Cost of Attendance	$17,086	$20,486
After Financial Aid	$13,150	$16,550
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$35,900

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Colorado Residents	Out-of-State Students
Pickens Technical College	$4,930	$8,330
Public Community Colleges in Colorado	$4,395	$8,520
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Pickens Technical College offers Certificate programs - 10 Certificate. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	10	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Construction Trades (other)	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	28 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	42 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Graphic Design	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 960 students at Pickens Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 487 male students and 439 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	926	918	8
Male Students	487	484	3
Female Students	439	434	5