Pickens Technical College

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $4,110
    5.38% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $6,455
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,060
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    75.6%
    269 Graduates

    About

    Pickens Technical College is a higher education institution located in Arapahoe County, CO. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Pickens Technical College were Automobile Mechanics Technology (53 degrees awarded), Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (41 degrees), and Dental Assisting (37 degrees).

    In 2024, 692 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pickens Technical College. 49.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (375 degrees), 2.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (172 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Pickens Technical College is $4,110, which is $−12,053 less than the national average for ($16,163).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pickens Technical College is $4,110, which is $12,053 less than the national average for ($16,163).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,455.

    In 2024, 36% of undergraduate students attending Pickens Technical College received financial aid through grants.

    Tuition Costs

    $4,110
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pickens Technical College was $4,110. The cost of tuition at Pickens Technical College is $−12,053 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

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    Average Net Price

    $6,455
    2024 Value
    2.14%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Pickens Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,455. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pickens Technical College grew by 2.14%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $12,537
    Room and Board
    $600
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Pickens Technical College was of $12,537 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 38.2% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    36%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    36% of undergraduate students at Pickens Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 43.8% with respect to 2023, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Pickens Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,060 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pickens Technical College is 1,060 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Pickens Technical College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Pickens Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% White, 12.5% Black or African American, 4.62% Asian, 3.11% Two or More Races, and 0.566% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Pickens Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (27.2%) and White Male (14%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Pickens Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,060 students. The full-time enrollment at Pickens Technical College is 1,060 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    67%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pickens Technical College was 67%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      604 enrolled students
    2. White
      207 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      133 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Pickens Technical College is 57% Hispanic or Latino, 19.5% White, 12.5% Black or African American, 4.62% Asian, 3.11% Two or More Races, and 0.566% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1 students (0.0943%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 2 fewer women than men received degrees from Pickens Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pickens Technical College is hispanic or latino (375 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (172 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Pickens Technical College is Automobile Mechanics Technology (53 degrees awarded), followed by Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (41 degrees) and Dental Assisting (37 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pickens Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (163 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (135 degrees), and Precision Production (55 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Other managers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pickens Technical College are Other managers (65,230 people), Construction managers (51,368 people), Software developers (38,667 people), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (27,747 people), and Chief executives & legislators (24,453 people).

    The most specialized majors at Pickens Technical College in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (163 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (135 degrees), Precision Production (55 degrees), Engineering Technologies (58 degrees), and Construction (30 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pickens Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Pickens Technical College are Mechanical Technologies (163 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (135 degrees), Precision Production (55 degrees), Engineering Technologies (58 degrees), and Construction (30 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Construction
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pickens Technical College are Construction (124,634 people), Computer Systems Design (53,474 people), Elementary & secondary schools (44,953 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (44,457 people), and Farming (35,751 people).

    The most specialized majors at Pickens Technical College are Mechanical Technologies (163 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (135 degrees), Precision Production (55 degrees), Engineering Technologies (58 degrees), and Construction (30 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pickens Technical College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Automobile Mechanics Technology
      53 degrees awarded
    2. Autobody & Collision Repair Technology
      41 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Assisting
      37 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pickens Technical College was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 53 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    347
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    345
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 347 degrees were awarded to men at Pickens Technical College, which is 1.01 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (345).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Pickens Technical College in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 9.6 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Pickens Technical College in Medical Assistant, which is 52 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    56%
    100% Completion Time
    58%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 56% of students graduating from Pickens Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      375 degrees awarded
    2. White
      172 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      84 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Pickens Technical College is hispanic or latino (375 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (172 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      270 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      259 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      244 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pickens Technical College is white male (270 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (259 degrees).

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