Pickens Technical College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,900

2023 Average Net Price

$6,596

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

1,025

99.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

58.2%

164 Graduates

About

Pickens Technical College is a higher education institution located in Arapahoe County, CO. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Pickens Technical College were Medical Assistant (56 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (34 degrees), and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (34 degrees).

In 2023, 621 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pickens Technical College. 53.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (286 degrees), 1.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (186 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pickens Technical College is $3,900, which is $−9,912 less than the national average for ($13,813).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Pickens Technical College is $3,900, which is $9,913 less than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,596.

In 2023, 64% of undergraduate students attending Pickens Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,900

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Pickens Technical College was $3,900. The cost of tuition at Pickens Technical College is $−9,913 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

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

Average Net Price

$6,596

2023 Value

21.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Pickens Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,596. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Pickens Technical College grew by 21.4%.

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 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64% of undergraduate students at Pickens Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 42.2% with respect to 2022, when 45% 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 1,025 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pickens Technical College is 1,016 students and the part-time enrollment is 9. This means that 99.1% of students enrolled at Pickens Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pickens Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54% Hispanic or Latino, 24% White, 13.1% Black or African American, 3.61% Asian, 1.76% Two or More Races, 1.07% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.78% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pickens Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (25.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (24.7%) and White Male (18.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pickens Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,025 students. The full-time enrollment at Pickens Technical College is 1,016 and the part-time enrollment is 9.

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

55%

2023 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 55%.

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 (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
553 enrolled students
White
246 enrolled students
Black or African American
134 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pickens Technical College is 54% Hispanic or Latino, 24% White, 13.1% Black or African American, 3.61% Asian, 1.76% Two or More Races, 1.07% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.78% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 45 more 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 (286 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (186 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Pickens Technical College is Medical Assistant (56 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (34 degrees) and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (34 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (105 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (136 degrees), and Agriculture (42 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 (63,232 people), Construction managers (49,174 people), Software developers (36,838 people), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (28,460 people), and Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (23,581 people).

The most specialized majors at Pickens Technical College in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (105 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (136 degrees), Agriculture (42 degrees), Precision Production (45 degrees), and Construction (32 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (105 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (136 degrees), Agriculture (42 degrees), Precision Production (45 degrees), and Construction (32 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2023)

Medical Assistant
56 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
34 degrees awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Pickens Technical College was Medical Assistant with 56 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Pickens Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

288

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

333

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 288 degrees were awarded to men at Pickens Technical College, which is 0.865 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (333).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Pickens Technical College in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 17 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Pickens Technical College in Medical Assistant, which is 10.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 44% of students graduating from Pickens Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% 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 2023 at Pickens Technical College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 2.44% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
286 degrees awarded
White
186 degrees awarded
Black or African American
87 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pickens Technical College is hispanic or latino (286 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (186 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
155 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
131 degrees awarded
White Male
102 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pickens Technical College is hispanic or latino female (155 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (131 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$3.4M

2023 Salaries

9.56%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Pickens Technical College paid a median of $3.4M in salaries, a 9.56% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.34% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 25.1% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

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