Is Arapahoe Community College worth it?
Arapahoe Community College is a public, four-year institution in Littleton, Colorado (large suburb). It awarded 1,990 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant patient care assistant and emergency medical technology.
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Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$46,431
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,589
Median earnings 10 years after
$48,341
Average net price
$11,571
Completion rate
29%
Completions (2024)
1,990
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,383
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $38,592 | $48,756 | 92 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | $54,371 | $64,108 | 55 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $59,024 | $64,662 | 52 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Associate | $50,953 | $54,411 | 49 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $43,631 | $60,817 | 40 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $36,234 | $58,888 | 37 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate | $32,100 | $44,888 | 34 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $73,926 | $83,150 | 28 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $42,853 | $56,165 | 26 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate | $63,746 | N/A | 23 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $38,845 | $60,131 | 22 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $34,716 | $39,736 | 20 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $49,531 | $61,975 | 17 |
| Journalism | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 274 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 273 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Associate | 162 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 155 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 82 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 76 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 70 |
| General Studies | Associate | 60 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Certificate under 12 weeks | 55 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 52 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 31% | 5,042 |
| Retail Trade | 11% | 1,769 |
| Public Administration | 10% | 1,641 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 1,311 |
| Information | 6% | 953 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 829 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 804 |
| Educational Services | 4% | 721 |
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Sources: federal figures for Arapahoe Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Colorado. Counts under 10 are not published.
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