Pikes Peak State College (PPSC)
Public two-year college in Colorado Springs, CO that costs an average of $4,709 a year after financial aid and graduates 23% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$4,709
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
23%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,162
PublicLarge suburb9,595 undergraduates
Cost of PPSC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $16,398 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,662 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $17,702 |
| Books and supplies | $1,460 |
| Average net price after aid | $4,709 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $2,558 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,107 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $4,356 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $7,430 |
| $110,001+ | $15,483 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with PPSC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 23% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $40,861 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $45,162 |
| Rank in Colorado (earnings) | 5th of 8 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $102 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 35% |
| Students with federal loans | 15% |
Majors and programs at PPSC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 101 | $75,859 | $15,860 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 24 | — | — |
Certificate programs (41)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 39 | $51,858 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 367 | $45,885 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 365 | $45,021 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 124 | $41,603 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 97 | $40,730 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 31 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 29 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 90 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 24 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 53 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 1 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 36 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 102 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 7 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 215 | — | $6,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 75 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 26 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 35 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 117 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 10 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 20 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 2 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 14 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 4 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 129 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 52 | — | $5,829 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 15 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 27 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 534 | — | $4,750 |
| Precision Metal Working | 333 | — | — |
| Social Work | 4 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 3 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 134 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 34 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 5 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (39)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 215 | $76,285 | $12,225 |
| Fire Protection | 45 | $69,030 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 59 | $61,643 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 46 | $48,629 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 44 | $47,031 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 38 | $46,478 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 45 | $40,554 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 53 | $38,144 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2,010 | $35,241 | $8,000 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 11 | $25,552 | — |
| American Sign Language | 17 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 42 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 2 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 1 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 90 | — | $12,750 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 10 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 39 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 2 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 65 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 14 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 29 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 60 | — | $11,019 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 1 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 20 | — | — |
| Journalism | 2 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 25 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 7 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 48 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 3 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 27 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 23 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Colorado
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Denver | Denver | $4,799 | — | $44,120 |
| Community College of Aurora | Aurora | $3,714 | — | $48,949 |
| Lamar Community College | Lamar | $6,523 | — | $42,998 |
| Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology | Broomfield | $29,404 | — | $64,753 |
| Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology | Denver | $20,499 | — | $44,298 |
| Colorado School of Trades | Lakewood | $25,187 | 91% | $50,801 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Aurora | Aurora | — | — | $69,188 |
| Apex College of Veterinary Technology | Colorado Springs | $13,555 | — | — |
About PPSC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 9,595 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 22 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | pikespeak.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does PPSC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $16,398 a year (tuition and fees: $4,662 in-state, $17,702 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $4,709 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $2,558.
How much do PPSC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $45,162 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 5th of 8 similar colleges in Colorado. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($75,859 a year after graduation).
What is PPSC's graduation rate?
23% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.