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

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies associates's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (17 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Pueblo Community College$29,250
Community College of Aurora$57,677
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology$55,219$55,952$17,4280.32
Aims Community College$47,529$40,818
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver$42,896$46,964$12,0000.28
Arapahoe Community College$38,845$66,773
National Median$42,896$12,0000.28

Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Colorado

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Colorado schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Community College of Aurora
Aurora
$4,030$57,677
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Broomfield
$17,406$55,219$17,428
Aims Community College
Greeley
$2,090$47,529
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver
Denver
$42,896$12,000
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton
$4,308$38,845

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 Pueblo Community College, approximately 28% 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.