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Pickens Technical College
Aurora, Colorado · Public technical college
Address: 500 Airport Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011 · Phone: 303344491027734 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Council on Occupational Education; Apr 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $39,550 | $61,280 | $78,300 |
| Medical assistants | $39,130 | $48,400 | $55,570 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,520 | $37,690 | $59,710 |
| Dental assistants | $38,500 | $48,340 | $58,340 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $44,100 | $58,590 | $69,540 |
| Skincare specialists | $31,940 | $54,500 | $76,520 |
| Construction laborers | $38,410 | $47,900 | $56,670 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $32,030 | $37,110 | $46,490 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,820 | $73,880 | $79,800 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $47,450 | $70,480 | $79,780 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $46,330 | $65,400 | $79,420 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $39,810 | $49,970 | $58,300 |
| Machinists | $44,650 | $60,200 | $74,110 |
| Barbers | $33,130 | $61,500 | $78,510 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 56 | $29,623 | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 54 | $34,139 | $29,685 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 44 | $24,178 | $16,730 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 38 | $26,552 | $26,353 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 34 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 32 | $24,178 | $16,730 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 31 | $24,178 | $16,730 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 29 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 24 | $34,139 | $29,685 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | $29,623 | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Trades, Other | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | $34,139 | $29,685 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $24,178 | $16,730 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $34,139 | $29,685 | 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.
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.