Degree Programs Overview

As of 2026, Pikes Peak State College offers 180 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's programs. Of that, 56 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

A total of 2,956 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at PPCC. 1,337 students completed certificate programs and 1,532 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at PPCC. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.

Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's83311,532 611921
Bachelor's3287 1572
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate103473 98375
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate5413718 367351
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate307146 8759

Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation

The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Pikes Peak State College. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.

Associate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $60,401$5,033$12,946$137
Business Administration, Management and Operations $39,122$3,260--
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies $35,992$2,999--
Criminal Justice and Corrections $32,889$2,741--
Health and Medical Administrative Services $31,771$2,648--
Accounting and Related Services $31,556$2,630--
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $29,985$2,499$8,790$93
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts $25,683$2,140--
Certificate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Criminal Justice and Corrections $45,165$3,764--

Popular Programs with Most Completers

Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Pikes Peak State College.

At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 374 and the Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide Certificates of less than 12 weeks program has the second most completers of 350 students.

Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers

Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.

What is Natural Resources and Conservation program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant15 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Natural Resources Management and Policy (other)1 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
CommunicationNOT OFFERED 17ONLINE NOT OFFERED
JournalismNOT OFFERED 3ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician1 8 NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects43 22 NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 36ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer2ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 16ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration1ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 5ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance7ONLINE 42ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist1ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts3 45 NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 8ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching10ONLINE 16ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Mechanical EngineeringNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
What is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician5 16 NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician1 1 NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
French Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 1ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 2ONLINE NOT OFFERED
American Sign Language (ASL)2 7 NOT OFFERED
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation1 6 NOT OFFERED
What is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Foodservice Systems Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is English Language and Literature program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 5ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 374 NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 337 NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)NOT OFFERED 107 NOT OFFERED
What is Mathematics and Statistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
Zoology/Animal Biology8 19 NOT OFFERED
What is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 1ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Philosophy and Religious Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities ManagementNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise Science4 9 NOT OFFERED
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
What is Physical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Psychology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 23ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Criminal Justice and Corrections50ONLINE 24ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration6ONLINE 6ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science50 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing11 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1ONLINE 15ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Wildland/Forest Firefighting and InvestigationNOT OFFERED 6ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster ManagementNOT OFFERED 1ONLINE 11ONLINE
What is Social Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Social Work1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
GeographyNOT OFFERED 4ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 2ONLINE NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 3ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Construction TradesNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Carpentry/Carpenter7 3 NOT OFFERED
Electrician9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building Construction TechnologyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 12 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician2 4 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician8 11 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician15 3 NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 2 NOT OFFERED
Machine Shop Technology/AssistantNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder14 21 NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Digital Arts9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
DanceNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Commercial Photography6 8 NOT OFFERED
Interior DesignNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design22 9 NOT OFFERED
PhotographyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio ArtsNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Art History, Criticism and ConservationNOT OFFERED 1ONLINE NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant9 3 NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Management/Administration1 0 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant5 21 NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant3 1 NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)8 15 0
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist15 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)5ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse34 108 76ONLINE
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide350 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is History program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business/Commerce4 31ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management4ONLINE 7ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision5ONLINE 16ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Accounting9ONLINE 9ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping2ONLINE 5ONLINE NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical ServicesNOT OFFERED 1ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is History program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business/Commerce4 31ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management4ONLINE 7ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision5ONLINE 16ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Accounting9ONLINE 9ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping2ONLINE 5ONLINE NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical ServicesNOT OFFERED 1ONLINE NOT OFFERED
HistoryNOT OFFERED 1ONLINE NOT OFFERED

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