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Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, Colorado · Public college
Address: 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, CO 80160 · Phone: (303) 797-4222 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Arapahoe Community College is a public trade and career school in Littleton, CO offering CNA classes, EMT & paramedic training, and auto mechanic programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Median graduate debt is $11,884 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,341, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; completion rate compared to the state average of 69.2% is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 9.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $38,690 | $47,380 | $49,920 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $38,370 | $45,750 | $49,930 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $39,550 | $61,280 | $78,300 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,520 | $37,690 | $59,710 |
| Medical assistants | $39,130 | $48,400 | $55,570 |
| Phlebotomists | $39,400 | $47,180 | $49,520 |
| Medical records specialists | $45,280 | $59,020 | $68,140 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Colorado (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 200 | not reported | not reported | $8,750 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 87 | $28,675 | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 70 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, under 300 hours | 70 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 32 | $40,483 | $41,007 | $14,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 25 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | $28,675 | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 15 | $41,343 | $42,682 | $18,988 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 15 | $37,632 | $48,432 | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | not reported | $9,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | $35,060 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Arapahoe Community College is a public trade and career campus in Littleton, Colorado, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The college awards 16 program families, with the largest numbers of completers in CNA classes (200), EMT & paramedic training (118), and auto mechanic schools (86).
Federal data shows 595 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 5,383. The completion rate compared to the state average of 69.2% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,884, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $48,341. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 9.9% of students receive Pell Grants, a rough indicator of the share of lower-income students served.
This campus offers a mix of short certificate programs, such as CNA and phlebotomy training, alongside longer programs like EMT/paramedic and auto mechanic tracks, which may suit both first-time students and adult career-changers depending on the specific program length and schedule — details not confirmed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard or by contacting the school at (303) 797-4222 or via its website, https://www.arapahoe.edu/.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Arapahoe Community College offers 16 program families, with the most completers in CNA classes (200), EMT & paramedic training (118), and auto mechanic schools (86).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus compared to the state average of 69.2% is not reported in federal data; contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $11,884, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $48,341.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Arapahoe Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state funding support.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the provided data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for specific programs like CNA or EMT training.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?126289 or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The mix of shorter certificate programs like CNA and phlebotomy alongside longer EMT and auto mechanic training may suit adult career-changers, though specific scheduling details are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Arapahoe Community College at (303) 797-4222 or visit https://www.arapahoe.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.