Colorado School of Trades
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 85 students.
About This School
Colorado School of Trades is a private for-profit institution located in Lakewood, Colorado with approximately 85 undergraduate students enrolled. Colorado School of Trades has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,083 per year. Typical graduates earn $38,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Worth considering if you're set on a skilled trades career and want to keep debt manageable — graduates leave with a median $13,375 in debt, which is relatively low for a vocational program. The concern is on the earnings side: median income of $38,200 a decade out is modest, and at $22,635 per year in net costs, you'll want to make sure the specific trade you're pursuing commands strong local demand in the Denver/Lakewood market. The tiny enrollment of 108 students means a tight-knit experience, but do your homework on job placement rates before committing.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (85 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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