Pickens Technical College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,900

12.1% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$7,180

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

926

99.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

64.3%

166 Graduates

About

Pickens Technical College is a higher education institution located in Arapahoe County, CO. In 2021, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Pickens Technical College were General Cosmetology (42 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (24 degrees), and Graphic Design (14 degrees).

In 2021, 451 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pickens Technical College. 51.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (237 degrees), 2.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (117 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pickens Technical College is $3,900, which is $−8,085 less than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Pickens Technical College is $3,900, which is $−8,085 less than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,180.

In 2021, 69% of undergraduate students attending Pickens Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,900

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Pickens Technical College was $3,900. The cost of tuition at Pickens Technical College is $−8,085 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

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

Average Net Price

$7,180

2021 Value

26.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Pickens Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,180. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Pickens Technical College grew by 26.5%.

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 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69% of undergraduate students at Pickens Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 43.8% with respect to 2020, when 48% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pickens Technical College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Pickens Technical College had a total enrollment of 926 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Pickens Technical College is 918 students and the part-time enrollment is 8. 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 37% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% White, 13.9% Black or African American, 4.75% Asian, 4.54% Two or More Races, 0.54% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.54% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pickens Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (19.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17.8%) and White Male (15.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pickens Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 926 students. The full-time enrollment at Pickens Technical College is 918 and the part-time enrollment is 8.

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

67%

2021 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 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Pickens Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
343 enrolled students
White
214 enrolled students
Black or African American
129 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pickens Technical College is 37% Hispanic or Latino, 23.1% White, 13.9% Black or African American, 4.75% Asian, 4.54% Two or More Races, 0.54% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.54% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

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, 122 students (13.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 13 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 (237 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (117 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Pickens Technical College is General Cosmetology (42 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (24 degrees) and Graphic Design (14 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (95 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (110 degrees), and Precision Production (33 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 (110,890 people), Graphic designers (88,710 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (85,987 people), Other designers (61,836 people), and Postsecondary teachers (58,631 people).

The most specialized majors at Pickens Technical College in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (95 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (110 degrees), Precision Production (33 degrees), Engineering Technologies (45 degrees), and Construction (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Surgeons, Physicians, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Pickens Technical College are Mechanical Technologies (95 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (110 degrees), Precision Production (33 degrees), Engineering Technologies (45 degrees), and Construction (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (183,304 people), Construction (134,690 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,493 people), Computer Systems Design (107,578 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (64,294 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 (2021)

Automobile Mechanics Technology
38 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
37 degree-majors awarded
Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology
17 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pickens Technical College was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 38 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

219

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

232

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 219 degrees were awarded to men at Pickens Technical College, which is 0.944 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (232).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Pickens Technical College in HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Pickens Technical College in General Cosmetology, which is 41 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

65%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 65% of students graduating from Pickens Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Pickens Technical College is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.81% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
237 degrees awarded
White
117 degrees awarded
Black or African American
65 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pickens Technical College is hispanic or latino (237 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (117 degrees).

0.222% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
127 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
110 degrees awarded
White Male
61 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pickens Technical College is hispanic or latino female (127 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (110 degrees).