Colorado School Named Best Community College In The State
By Zuri Anderson
April 13, 2023
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There are several benefits to attending a community college. These schools can be a nice bridge into a four-year institution or something to round out your knowledge and experience before heading into the workforce. Most people who attend community colleges don't have to leave home to obtain a degree, and they tend to be more affordable.
That's why Niche released its 2023 rankings for the best community colleges in every state, including Colorado.
Aims Community College was named the top community college in the Centennial State! Located in Greeley, this school got high marks in safety and student life.
Niche also provided more details about Aims:
"It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,707 undergraduate students. The Aims acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Automotive Mechanics, and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic). Graduating 39% of students, Aims alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $28,900."
Here are the Top 8 community colleges in Colorado:
- Aims Community College (Greeley)
- Trinidad State College (Trinidad)
- Otero College (La Junta)
- Northeastern Junior College (Sterling)
- Lamar Community College (Lamar)
- Red Rocks Community College (Lakewood)
- Front Range Community College (Westminster)
- Morgan Community College (Fort Morgan)