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Best Value 2-Year Programs in Colorado, Based on the Data
See specific associate-degree programs at schools in Colorado with strong graduate earnings relative to estimated cost.
Top Value Score100Outstanding Value
Top programRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Otero College · CO
Earnings / Yr$68,6241 year after completion
| Program & School | Value ScoreShows whether graduate earnings are strong compared with what students pay. A higher score means stronger earnings for the estimated cost of the education. | Estimated Total CostAn estimate of what two years of education may cost after grants and scholarships. Actual cost varies by school and student. | Earnings / YrTypical annual earnings reported for former students 1 year and 5 years after completion. 1 yr / 5 yrs after completion | Location |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Otero College · La Junta, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $22,206 | $68,624 / $77,553 | CO |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Colorado Mountain College · Glenwood Springs, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $15,626 | $68,039 / $81,457 | CO |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections.Red Rocks Community College · Lakewood, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $18,088 | $66,863 / $86,955 | CO |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Community College of Denver · Denver, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $18,900 | $65,734 / $66,188 | CO |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Arapahoe Community College · Littleton, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $23,142 | $63,746 / — | CO |
| Fire Protection.Red Rocks Community College · Lakewood, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $18,088 | $62,642 / $61,859 | CO |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Trinidad State College · Trinidad, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $21,544 | $61,524 / $78,745 | CO |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Colorado Northwestern Community College · Rangely, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $24,262 | $60,886 / $70,974 | CO |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Morgan Community College · Fort Morgan, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $18,532 | $60,661 / $75,974 | CO |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Pikes Peak State College · Colorado Springs, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $12,014 | $60,023 / $74,777 | CO |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Arapahoe Community College · Littleton, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $23,142 | $58,737 / $82,903 | CO |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Pueblo Community College · Pueblo, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $24,090 | $58,319 / $85,090 | CO |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Front Range Community College · Westminster, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $26,062 | $58,164 / — | CO |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Northeastern Junior College · Sterling, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $27,602 | $56,897 / — | CO |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Lamar Community College · Lamar, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $18,322 | $56,810 / $72,515 | CO |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Pueblo Community College · Pueblo, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $24,090 | $56,580 / $62,629 | CO |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Colorado Northwestern Community College · Rangely, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $24,262 | $56,321 / $60,198 | CO |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Front Range Community College · Westminster, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $26,062 | $53,933 / $75,263 | CO |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.Front Range Community College · Westminster, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $26,062 | $53,491 / — | CO |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General.Front Range Community College · Westminster, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $26,062 | $53,219 / $68,311 | CO |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Community College of Aurora · Aurora, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $17,312 | $53,060 / $55,648 | CO |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Community College of Aurora · Aurora, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $17,312 | $52,774 / — | CO |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Community College of Denver · Denver, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $18,900 | $52,604 / $72,066 | CO |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Red Rocks Community College · Lakewood, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $18,088 | $50,512 / $67,335 | CO |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.Red Rocks Community College · Lakewood, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $18,088 | $49,616 / — | CO |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.Red Rocks Community College · Lakewood, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $18,088 | $49,290 / — | CO |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Aims Community College · Greeley, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $22,926 | $47,529 / $47,215 | CO |
| Precision Metal Working.Aims Community College · Greeley, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $22,926 | $46,494 / $53,909 | CO |
| Precision Metal Working.Community College of Denver · Denver, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $18,900 | $42,992 / — | CO |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.Community College of Denver · Denver, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $18,900 | $38,655 / $37,983 | CO |
| Accounting and Related Services.Pikes Peak State College · Colorado Springs, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $12,014 | $33,933 / $44,342 | CO |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General.Pikes Peak State College · Colorado Springs, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $12,014 | $32,468 / — | CO |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services.Pikes Peak State College · Colorado Springs, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $12,014 | $29,515 / $35,113 | CO |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations.Pikes Peak State College · Colorado Springs, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $12,014 | $29,393 / $40,365 | CO |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services.Pikes Peak State College · Colorado Springs, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $12,014 | $26,520 / $27,043 | CO |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Pikes Peak State College · Colorado Springs, CO | 100Outstanding Value | $12,014 | $25,065 / $44,172 | CO |
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