Red Rocks Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Red Rocks Community College at a glance

• 4,889

  students enrolled

• 2,071

  degrees and certificates a year

• 32%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,044

  average net price a year

  Tuition $3,936 in state, $16,176 out of state

• $41,495

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $46,288

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  80% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Red Rocks Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Red Rocks Community College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Jefferson County, where the college is.

• 423

  open professional jobs

• 39

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 6%

  ask for AI skills

  27 jobs

• 4.4%

  unemployment in Jefferson County

  2026-08 · up 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $107,800

  median household income

  Jefferson County

• 53%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (6 open), finance (36 open), sales (23 open), operations (49 open), marketing (12 open), human resources (36 open).

Hiring most: BAE Systems (54), CesiumAstro (38), Loft Orbital (26), Loenbro (12), Crusoe (11), Honeywell International (11), Alten Technology USA (10), Advanced Space (8).

What they hire for: Engineering (166), Operations (49), Finance (36), Human Resources (36), Sales (23), Legal (15). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Colorado Board Jefferson, Clear Creek, Gilpin.

• Workforce Colorado, Serving Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Gilpin CountiesGolden · Monday through Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, Virtual only on Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Red Rocks Community College?

Red Rocks Community College enrolls about 4,889 students and is a public 4-year institution in Lakewood, Colorado. It awards about 2,071 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Red Rocks Community College?

32% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Red Rocks Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $41,495 six years after entry and $46,288 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Red Rocks Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Red Rocks Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Red Rocks Community College?

423 open professional jobs are listed in Jefferson County, 39 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. BAE Systems has the most openings.