Aims serves three campuses: Greeley, Fort Lupton and Loveland, and offers weekend, evening and online courses, in addition to traditional daytime classes. It has more than 160 degree programs, including accounting, social sciences, communication, electronics and math. Aims also offers both associate's and bachelor's degrees, as well as certification programs and continuing education credits. The cost ranges from $60 per credit hour for residents of the college district, up to over $7,000 for out-of-state students taking a full course load.
Aims Community College
5401 West 20th St.
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 330-8008
aims.edu
Colorado Northwestern is located on the westernmost edge of the state, just south of Dinosaur National Monument. It offers associate's degrees and certifications in such fields as aviation, banking, fire science and horsemanship in both online and classroom format. Tuition starts at about $40 per credit hour for residents, on up to $246 for non-residents; some programs, such as nursing and dental hygiene, require additional fees of up to $120 per credit hour.
Colorado Northwestern Community College
500 Kennedy Dr.
Rangely, CO 81648
(800) 562-1105
cncc.edu
Front Range Community College's main campus is in Westminster, Colorado, in the Denver metro area. Other campuses are located further north in Boulder County, Fort Collins, and Brighton. Associate's degrees are offered in the fields of clean energy, holistic health, interior design and much more. Tuition is a bit higher at Front Range, compared to other community colleges in Colorado: $156 per credit hour for residents, and $394 for non-residents. Online tuition is slightly lower.
Front Range Community College
3645 West 112th Ave.
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 404-5000
frcc.cc.co.us
Northeastern Junior College is located approximately 30 miles south of the Nebraska state line. The college offers both associate's degrees and certification programs, much like any other community college. Fields of study include agribusiness, animal science, chiropractic, diesel technology, nursing, and many more. Several universities also offer bachelor's degrees through Northeastern. In-state tuition starts at around $88 per credit hour, and goes up to over $300 for out-of-state residents. Unlike most community colleges in Colorado, and elsewhere, Northeastern does have student housing available.
Northeastern Junior College
100 College Avenue
Sterling, CO 80751
(800) 626-4637
njc.edu
Pueblo Community College serves the southern part of Colorado, with campuses located Pueblo, Canon City, Durango and Mancos. Pueblo grants both associate's degrees and certifications; fields of study include cosmetology, criminal justice, machining, respiratory care, CISCO and EMS. The cost is comparable to most other junior colleges in Colorado, $156 per credit hour for residents and $393 for non-residents.
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO 81004
(888) 642-6017
pueblocc.edu