B
Good
Score: 65/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
89/100 · earnings-weighted

Technical College of the Rockies

Less than 2-Year Public
📍 Delta, Colorado 81416
ℹ️
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 (A) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 96%
Outcomes
A
82/100
Affordability
B+
80/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
C
49/100
Prestige
D
37/100

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

247
Total Enrollment
96%
Graduation Rate
95%
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$3,790
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Technical College of the Rockies ▼

64% 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
$375,375
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,508
1-Year Change
+5.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$45,516
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$38,763
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$4,750
Median debt at graduation
95.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
24%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 10% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 84th percentile among certificate-focused 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 Technical College of the Rockies

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
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$42,451$64,079+14%#187 of 757#327$9,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections$56,589$58,808+2%#82 of 176#108$4,750
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$17,125$25,678-2%#566 of 1025#718$5,500
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services$14,804—————

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 Technical College of the Rockies Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $375,375
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,508/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 81416 (3.1% cap, Delta)

Get the free 1-page report: rent-vs-dorm math, the 3 best nearby ZIPs by yield, and the “kiddie condo” strategy parents use.

✓ Sent — check your inbox

Free — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

36%
Receive Any Aid
36%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$3,790
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$2,529
$30,001 - $48,000$4,271
$48,001 - $75,000$5,412

Student Demographics

247
Total Students
63%
Women
38%
Traditional Age (18-24)
64%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Hispanic 34%
Black 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 64%
With Family 36%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~157 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 89%
Hybrid (Some Online) 11%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 38%
25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Technical College of the Rockies?
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 Technical College of the Rockies?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Technical College of the Rockies?
The graduation rate at Technical College of the Rockies is 96%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Technical College of the Rockies a good school?
Technical College of the Rockies has a Repit College Score of 65/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Technical College of the Rockies?
Technical College of the Rockies has a total enrollment of 247 students.
Is there rental demand near Technical College of the Rockies?
Yes! Approximately 64% of students at Technical College of the Rockies live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 157 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Delta area.

Deciding between a dorm and buying near campus? Run the numbers for Technical College of the Rockies — four years of dorm costs vs. owning, including what you’d recover at resale. Buy vs Dorm calculator →

🎓 Similar Colleges to Technical College of the Rockies

Compare with other Less than 2-Year public institutions of similar size.

B
Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO · 5,914 students
C+
United Beauty College
Denver, CO · 12 students
C+
Elevate Salon Institute-Westminster
Westminster, CO · 115 students
C
International Salon and Spa Academy
Colorado Springs, CO · 307 students
C
Tuana European Beauty Academy
Fort Collins, CO · 39 students
C
Stacey James Institute
Parker, CO · 68 students

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