2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Colorado
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in Colorado to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Colorado
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Our analysis found Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a associate degree in Colorado. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the large private for-profit school awarded 1,998 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,581. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,574 in student loans. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Out of the 32 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Front Range Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. FRCC is a public institution located in Westminster, Colorado. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,857 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FRCC is $4,032. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,454. Associate Degree recipients from FRCC accumulate an average of $23,281 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since FRCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Pikes Peak Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list. Pikes Peak Community College is a fairly large public school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado that handed out 1,741 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at PPCC is $3,981. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,403. On average, associate degree students take out $15,176 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since PPCC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Pueblo Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list. Located in Pueblo, Colorado, the medium-sized public school handed out 734 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Colorado who attend Pueblo Community College full time pay an average of $4,536 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,958. Associate Degree recipients from Pueblo Community College accumulate an average of $18,779 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Pueblo Community College. In 2019-2020 about 35% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Community College of Denver. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list. CCD is a public institution located in Denver, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 717 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Colorado who attend CCD full time pay an average of $4,745 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,167. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,971 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
One thing to take note of is that CCD does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Aims Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Greeley, Colorado, and it awarded 668 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,762 in tuition and fees if they attend Aims Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,418. Associate Degree recipients from Aims Community College accumulate an average of $16,360 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Aims Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
Red Rocks Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list. This medium-sized public school is located in Lakewood, Colorado, and it awarded 627 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,389 in tuition and fees if they attend Red Rocks Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,811. On average, associate degree students take out $17,755 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Red Rocks Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Arapahoe Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list. Arapahoe Community College is a fairly large public school located in Littleton, Colorado that handed out 581 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,080 in tuition and fees if they attend Arapahoe Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,502. Associate Degree recipients from Arapahoe Community College accumulate an average of $22,064 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Arapahoe Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 33% took at least some of their classes online.
Community College of Aurora landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Community College of Aurora is a medium-sized public school located in Aurora, Colorado that handed out 536 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,947 in tuition and fees if they attend CCA full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,369. Associate Degree recipients from CCA accumulate an average of $17,698 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CCA. In fact, around 25% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Colorado Mountain College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Colorado Mountain College is a public institution located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 545 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Colorado Mountain College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,484. Associate Degree recipients from Colorado Mountain College accumulate an average of $16,827 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Colorado Mountain College. In 2019-2020 about 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Boulder came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Escoffier - Boulder is a private for-profit institution located in Boulder, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 388 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,632 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Escoffier - Boulder. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, Northeastern Junior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Northeastern Junior College is a small public school located in Sterling, Colorado that handed out 249 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,243 in tuition and fees if they attend NJC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,544. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,100 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
Online courses are available at NJC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 20% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Adams State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Adams State is located in Alamosa, Colorado and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 222 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Colorado who attend Adams State full time pay an average of $9,680 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,933. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
Adams State does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 29% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #13, Trinidad State Junior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Trinidad State Junior College is a public institution located in Trinidad, Colorado. The school has a small population, and it awarded 222 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Trinidad State Junior College is $4,176. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,631. On average, associate degree students take out $20,101 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Trinidad State Junior College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 17% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Colorado Christian University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list. Located in Lakewood, Colorado, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 209 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at CCU is $25,473. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from CCU accumulate an average of $31,951 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
CCU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Otero Junior College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Otero JC is located in La Junta, Colorado and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 197 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Colorado who attend Otero JC full time pay an average of $4,107 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,563. On average, associate degree students take out $30,299 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Otero JC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 28% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Pima Medical Institute - Denver did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Denver, Colorado is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 172 students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,007 in student loans. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
Colorado Mesa University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list. Colorado Mesa is a medium-sized public school situated in Grand Junction, Colorado. It awarded 169 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $9,000 in tuition and fees if they attend Colorado Mesa full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,322. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,242 in student loans. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Colorado Mesa, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Spartan College - Denver is a very small private for-profit school situated in Broomfield, Colorado. It awarded 150 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Spartan College - Denver accumulate an average of $20,054 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 8% of those degree recipients were women.
Concorde Career College - Aurora ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list. Concorde Career College - Aurora is located in Aurora, Colorado and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 144 associate degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,780 in student loans. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Concorde Career College - Aurora. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
Intellitec College - Colorado Springs landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Intellitec College - Colorado Springs is a private for-profit institution located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 134 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,617 in student loans. Around 6% of those degree recipients were women.
Morgan Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Morgan Community College is located in Fort Morgan, Colorado and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 128 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $3,852 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Morgan Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,274. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,598 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Morgan Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lamar Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in Lamar, Colorado, the very small public school awarded 123 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,136 in tuition and fees if they attend LCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,592. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,226 in student loans. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that LCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 21% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Colorado Northwestern Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Colorado Northwestern Community College is a small public school located in Rangely, Colorado that handed out 110 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,140 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CNCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,596. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,852 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
CNCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 25% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #25, Colorado School of Trades did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Located in Lakewood, Colorado, the very small private for-profit school handed out 70 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $18,456 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 1% were women.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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