Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design at a glance

• 2,050

  students enrolled

• 285

  degrees and certificates a year

• 32%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $32,363

  average net price a year

  Tuition $20,913

• $30,280

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,958

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  77% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design 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 Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

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 visual & performing arts, communications technology, computer & information sciences, which lead to design (4 open), marketing (12 open), engineering (166 open), data & analytics (10 open), security (6 open), product (5 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 Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design?

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design enrolls about 2,050 students and is a private for-profit 4-year institution in Lakewood, Colorado. It awards about 285 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design?

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

What do Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $30,280 six years after entry and $42,958 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design offer AI or data science degrees?

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design 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 Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design?

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.