Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Colorado Mountain College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Colorado
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (22 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Mountain College | — | $41,364 | $9,450 | — |
| Otero College | $74,405 | — | $24,150 | 0.32 |
| Morgan Community College | $64,066 | $35,802 | $11,750 | 0.18 |
| Concorde Career College-Aurora | $57,339 | $57,064 | $17,268 | 0.30 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Aurora | $54,021 | — | $11,597 | 0.21 |
| Pickens Technical College | $53,360 | — | $11,000 | 0.21 |
| National Median | $44,134 | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Colorado
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Colorado schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otero College La Junta | $4,418 | $74,405 | $24,150 |
| Morgan Community College Fort Morgan | $4,127 | $64,066 | $11,750 |
| Concorde Career College-Aurora Aurora | — | $57,339 | $17,268 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Aurora Aurora | — | $54,021 | $11,597 |
| Pickens Technical College Aurora | $4,930 | $53,360 | $11,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Colorado Mountain College, approximately 13% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.