Pikes Peak State College

What are the graduation rates for students at Pikes Peak State College?

Pikes Peak State College's reported overall graduation rate is 21% in IPEDS 2024-25 data. That figure needs a narrow reading: the standard federal graduation-rate measure follows a defined group of first-time, full-time students and counts completion within 150% of the published length of their program.

For a two-year associate degree, that measurement window is generally three years. It does not describe the eventual outcome of every student, including many part-time students, returning adults, and students who transfer before earning a Pikes Peak State credential. It also does not by itself show how many students met a transfer goal.

The rate is useful for comparing the same measure across institutions, but less useful as a prediction for one applicant. Students evaluating a particular pathway should ask about its course sequence, expected time to completion at their planned enrollment intensity, and any separate program completion or licensure results.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Pikes Peak State College?

Earnings are best evaluated by credential and field, not as a promised salary for attending Pikes Peak State College. Public outcomes sources such as the College Scorecard define their populations and measurement periods differently; a figure for former students receiving federal aid, for example, would not represent every graduate.

For a useful comparison, a prospective student should identify whether a published figure is a median or mean, whether it measures earnings one year or several years after completion, and whether it combines graduates with people who left without a credential. Local wages, prior work experience, employment hours, and further education can all affect the result. A program's licensure results and the availability of local jobs may matter as much as a single earnings figure.

The college's career services provide a more immediate form of support than an outcomes statistic. Reported services include individual and group career planning, résumé help, career-interest assessment, interview preparation, employer connections, and job fairs. Access to those services should not be interpreted as a job offer or an earnings guarantee.