Pikes Peak State College
Public in Colorado Springs, CO. 27 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, Drafting/CAD, fire science, construction trades and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 29 | $69,030 | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 35 | $61,643 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 24 | $48,629 | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 154 | $45,885 | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 213 | $45,021 | $9,625 | $109 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 27 | $38,144 | $15,812 | $180 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 20 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 24 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 25 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 42 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 192 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 21 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 22 | not reported | $11,624 | $132 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 258 | not reported | $9,500 | $108 |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Fire Protection (associate degree): graduates earned $69,030 one year out, 21% above the national median for fire science associate degree programs ($56,994).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (certificate): graduates earned $45,885 one year out, 9% above the national median for auto technician certificate programs ($42,072).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $48,629 one year out, about the same as the national median for auto technician associate degree programs ($48,236).
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (associate degree): graduates earned $38,144 one year out, 9% below the national median for medical assistant associate degree programs ($42,087).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Intellitec College-Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs, CO), about 5 miles away
- Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs, CO), about 5 miles away
- The Salon Professional Academy-Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs, CO), about 9 miles away
- Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs, CO), about 10 miles away
- TIGI Hairdressing Academy Legacy (Colorado Springs, CO), about 10 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.