Pickens Technical College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,900

2022 Average Net Price

$8,387

After Financial Aid

2022 Enrolled Students

960

96.7% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

61.1%

196 Graduates

About

Pickens Technical College is a higher education institution located in Arapahoe County, CO. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Pickens Technical College were Automobile Mechanics Technology (42 degrees awarded), Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (28 degrees), and Respiratory Care Therapist (19 degrees).

In 2022, 517 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pickens Technical College. 42.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (230 degrees), 1.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (141 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pickens Technical College is $3,900, which is $−8,782 less than the national average for ($12,682).

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Pickens Technical College is $3,900, which is $8,782 less than the national average for ($12,682).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,387.

In 2022, 45% of undergraduate students attending Pickens Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,900

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Pickens Technical College was $3,900. The cost of tuition at Pickens Technical College is $−8,782 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($12,682).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pickens Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,387

2022 Value

16.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Pickens Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,387. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Pickens Technical College grew by 16.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pickens Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,072

Room and Board

$600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pickens Technical College was of $9,072 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pickens Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45% of undergraduate students at Pickens Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 34.8% with respect to 2021, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pickens Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Pickens Technical College had a total enrollment of 960 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Pickens Technical College is 928 students and the part-time enrollment is 32. This means that 96.7% of students enrolled at Pickens Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pickens Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.8% Hispanic or Latino, 30.8% White, 14.9% Black or African American, 5.21% Asian, 1.56% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.521% Two or More Races, and 0.208% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pickens Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (24.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21.6%) and White Male (20.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pickens Technical College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 960 students. The full-time enrollment at Pickens Technical College is 928 and the part-time enrollment is 32.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pickens Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

97%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pickens Technical College was 97%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pickens Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
440 enrolled students
White
296 enrolled students
Black or African American
143 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pickens Technical College is 45.8% Hispanic or Latino, 30.8% White, 14.9% Black or African American, 5.21% Asian, 1.56% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.521% Two or More Races, and 0.208% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1 students (0.104%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 77 fewer women than men received degrees from Pickens Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pickens Technical College is hispanic or latino (230 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (141 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Pickens Technical College is Automobile Mechanics Technology (42 degrees awarded), followed by Autobody & Collision Repair Technology (28 degrees) and Respiratory Care Therapist (19 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pickens Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (126 degrees awarded), Precision Production (59 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (95 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pickens Technical College are Other managers (113,445 people), Graphic designers (92,999 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (84,130 people), Postsecondary teachers (60,744 people), and Software developers (59,441 people).

The most specialized majors at Pickens Technical College in 2022 are Mechanical Technologies (126 degrees awarded), Precision Production (59 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (95 degrees), Engineering Technologies (43 degrees), and Construction (17 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pickens Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Surgeons, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Pickens Technical College are Mechanical Technologies (126 degrees awarded), Precision Production (59 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (95 degrees), Engineering Technologies (43 degrees), and Construction (17 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pickens Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (189,562 people), Construction (142,932 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (134,542 people), Computer Systems Design (113,815 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (62,556 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pickens Technical College.

Most Common (2022)

Automobile Mechanics Technology
42 degrees awarded
Autobody & Collision Repair Technology
28 degrees awarded
Respiratory Care Therapist
19 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pickens Technical College was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Pickens Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

297

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

220

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 297 degrees were awarded to men at Pickens Technical College, which is 1.35 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (220).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pickens Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Pickens Technical College in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 41 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 43 degrees were awarded to women at Pickens Technical College in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

64%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 64% of students graduating from Pickens Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Pickens Technical College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.04% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
230 degrees awarded
White
141 degrees awarded
Black or African American
81 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pickens Technical College is hispanic or latino (230 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (141 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Male
120 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
110 degrees awarded
White Male
94 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pickens Technical College is hispanic or latino male (120 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (110 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$3.76M

2022 Salaries

9.34%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Pickens Technical College paid a median of $3.76M in salaries, a 9.34% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 25.1% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 13.4% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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