Is Technical College of the Rockies worth it?
Technical College of the Rockies is a public, less-than-two-year institution in Delta, Colorado (rural area). It awarded 277 certificates in 2024, most often in nursing assistant patient care assistant, emergency medical technology and automobile mechanics technology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$32,007
Median earnings 4 years after
$47,355
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,516
Average net price
$3,796
Completion rate
95%
Completions (2024)
277
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
165
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $17,125 | $25,678 | 46 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $42,451 | $64,079 | 32 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | $56,589 | $58,808 | 27 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $14,804 | N/A | 20 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 60 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate under 12 weeks | 36 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 34 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 32 |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 32 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 18 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 14 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 14 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 10 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 10 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 51% | 331 |
| Public Administration | 14% | 93 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 7% | 45 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 45 |
| Educational Services | 4% | 24 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 3% | 22 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2% | 14 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 2% | 13 |
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Sources: federal figures for Technical College of the Rockies. 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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