Trinidad State College (TSC)
Public certificate school in Trinidad, CO that costs an average of $6,042 a year after financial aid and graduates 53% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$6,042
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
53%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$40,070
PublicTown (remote)1,188 undergraduates
Cost of TSC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $19,835 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,618 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,564 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $10,008 |
| Books and supplies | $1,460 |
| Average net price after aid | $6,042 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $5,442 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,497 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $5,617 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $8,497 |
| $110,001+ | $16,790 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with TSC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 53% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 64% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $36,302 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $40,070 |
| Rank in Colorado (earnings) | 22nd of 39 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $102 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 46% |
| Students with federal loans | 11% |
Majors and programs at TSC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 13 | — | — |
Certificate programs (23)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 239 | $63,673 | $4,892 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 32 | $55,505 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 128 | $28,495 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 2 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 1 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 42 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 14 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 33 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 19 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 34 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 16 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 115 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 36 | — | — |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 51 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 25 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 62 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 220 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (24)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 88 | $74,497 | $13,000 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 5 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 4 | — | — |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 4 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 3 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 1 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 23 | — | — |
| History | 1 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 222 | — | $9,200 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 4 | — | — |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Psychology | 12 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | 78 | — | — |
| Sociology | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 18 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Colorado
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Junior College | Sterling | $12,613 | — | $47,805 |
| Pickens Technical College | Aurora | $4,687 | — | $42,409 |
| Morgan Community College | Fort Morgan | $5,325 | — | $43,581 |
| Otero College | La Junta | $4,896 | — | $42,694 |
| Colorado Northwestern Community College | Rangely | $7,930 | — | $48,627 |
| Colorado Mountain College | Glenwood Springs | $8,218 | — | $50,407 |
| Pueblo Community College | Pueblo | $10,810 | — | $41,726 |
| Aims Community College | Greeley | $2,470 | — | $47,170 |
About TSC
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Trinidad, CO |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 1,188 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | trinidadstate.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does TSC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $19,835 a year (tuition and fees: $4,618 in-state, $7,564 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,042 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,442.
How much do TSC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $40,070 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 22nd of 39 similar colleges in Colorado.
What is TSC's graduation rate?
53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 64% of first-year students return for a second year.