B
Good
Score: 69/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
65/100 · earnings-weighted

Emily Griffith Technical College

Less than 2-Year Public
📍 Denver, Colorado 80203
Emily Griffith Technical College campus, Denver, CO
Emily Griffith Technical College campus, Denver, CO. Photo: Dtobias, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 88%
Outcomes
B+
77/100
Affordability
A
82/100
Resources
B
73/100
Experience
C+
61/100
Prestige
C
48/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,914
Total Enrollment
88%
Graduation Rate
93%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,694
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Emily Griffith Technical College ▼

65% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$346,664
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,553
1-Year Change
-4.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Emily Griffith Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,487
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,296
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
97%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
6.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 48th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CO wage index 1.14). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Emily Griffith Technical College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers$70,780—————
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services$63,386—————
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$37,744$53,313-5%#462 of 757#591—
Precision Metal Working$44,943$51,887+7%#112 of 365#209—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$40,358$44,448-14%#239 of 319#272—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$39,475$37,519+9%#186 of 637#328—
Culinary Arts and Related Services$22,599$33,862+11%#39 of 68#49—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$20,014$31,118+18%#194 of 1025#366—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Emily Griffith Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $346,664
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,553/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 80203 (3.5% cap, Denver)

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🏆 Where Emily Griffith Technical College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
of 100 schools
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Carpentry/Carpenter
of 52 schools
🥇
Barbering/Barber
of 100 schools
🥇
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
of 15 schools
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Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

85%
Receive Any Aid
57%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$7,694
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,779
$30,001 - $48,000$8,665

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 146 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 84 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 84 grads/yr Barbering/Barber 79 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 70 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 48 grads/yr Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 36 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 31 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 29 grads/yr Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager 25 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 21 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 19 grads/yr Cinematography and Film/Video Production 17 grads/yr Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 13 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 13 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 13 grads/yr Building Construction Technology/Technician 13 grads/yr Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 12 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Emily Griffith Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
$50k/yr 7,000 jobs
Skincare specialists
$42k/yr 97,400 jobs
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
$35k/yr 575,200 jobs
Manicurists and pedicurists
$35k/yr 210,100 jobs
Shampooers
$31k/yr 18,500 jobs
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$79k/yr 921,600 jobs
Carpenters
$59k/yr 959,000 jobs

Student Demographics

5,914
Total Students
13%
Women
34%
Traditional Age (18-24)
65%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 47%
Hispanic 37%
Black 6%
Asian 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 65%
With Family 35%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,826 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 34%
25-64 (Adult) 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Emily Griffith Technical College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Emily Griffith Technical College?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Emily Griffith Technical College?
The graduation rate at Emily Griffith Technical College is 88%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Emily Griffith Technical College a good school?
Emily Griffith Technical College has a Repit College Score of 69/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Emily Griffith Technical College?
Emily Griffith Technical College has a total enrollment of 5,914 students.
Is there rental demand near Emily Griffith Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 65% of students at Emily Griffith Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,826 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Denver area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology