by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Pikes Peak State College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
At Pikes Peak State College, students can earn anything from certificates through the bachelor’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 6,504 undergraduate (6,504 total)
The most popular majors at Pikes Peak State College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
These majors at Pikes Peak State College report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $60,023 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $33,933 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $32,468 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | $26,520 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $25,065 |
Explore the full list of majors at Pikes Peak State College, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,252 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. |
966 | $25,065 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
276 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
188 | $60,023 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. |
177 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Physical Therapy Assistant. · Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. · Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
45 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. · Medical Office Management/Administration. |
30 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. |
21 | NA |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
20 | NA |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
235 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
15 | NA |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. · Criminal Justice/Police Science. · Criminal Justice and Corrections. · Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing. |
154 | NA |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. · Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation. |
20 | NA |
| Homeland Security. ↳ Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. · Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. |
168 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 111 | $32,468 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
26 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 19 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. · CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. · Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. |
84 | NA |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 62 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
6 | NA |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. · Accounting. |
86 | $33,933 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Office Management and Supervision. · Business Administration and Management, General. |
24 | NA |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
105 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. |
84 | $15,471 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | 91 | $26,520 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Commercial Photography. · Graphic Design. · Interior Design. |
47 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Photography. |
11 | NA |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. ↳ Digital Arts. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language. ↳ Sign Language Interpretation and Translation. |
27 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building Construction Technology/Technician. |
15 | NA |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
10 | NA |
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES. ↳ Construction Trades. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | 25 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
22 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other. | 7 | NA |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. ↳ Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism. | 2 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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