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Lakewood, CO · Public

Red Rocks Community College

About this college

Red Rocks Community College is a public institution in Lakewood, CO. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.

Who it serves

Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.

Programs with graduate earnings 8 Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year $9,044 Use the family-income table below for a more relevant estimate
Program value Rated by program Compare earnings with estimated total cost
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Programs & graduate outcomes

Start with value, earnings and cost. Then check whether the program fits the way you want to learn and work.

Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $87,754
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $100,340
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt $9,500
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 3.7× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $66,863
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $86,955
Est. total cost $18,088 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Low
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Moderate Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate

Fire Protection.

Associate's Degree
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 3.5× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $62,642
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $61,859
Est. total cost $18,088 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: High Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $60,414
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $79,287
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Low
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Moderate Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 2.8× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $50,512
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $67,335
Est. total cost $18,088 Net price × program length
Median debt $13,600
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 2.7× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $49,616
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $18,088 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school High
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: High Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 2.7× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $49,290
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $18,088 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 1.5× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $27,602
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $49,333
Est. total cost $18,088 Net price × program length
Median debt $8,985
Math in school Low
Math on job N/A
Work characteristics Remote potential: Low
Affordability

What does this cost for a family like mine?

Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0–$30,000$5,901
$30,001–$48,000$6,797
$48,001–$75,000$10,061
$75,001–$110,000$14,489
$110,001+$18,064

How the fit ratings work

Math in school is a cautious estimate of the amount of math typically required in the field; individual colleges can require different courses. Math on the job and the work-characteristic ratings reflect occupations commonly associated with the field using official occupational data. Remote potential describes typical work patterns and does not mean a particular employer offers remote work.

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