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Best Construction Trades Colleges in Colorado

6 accredited institutions in Colorado offering construction trades programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

6
Colleges
156
Graduates/yr
6
Public
Associate's
Top Degree

Ranked: Construction Trades Programs in Colorado

1
PublicAssociate's
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction
57
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$8,592
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicAssociate's
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood
39
Graduates/yr
$3,936
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicAssociate's
Aims Community College
Greeley
27
Graduates/yr
$2,928
In-State Tuition
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4
PublicAssociate's
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton
15
Graduates/yr
$3,940
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicAssociate's
Lamar Community College
Lamar
15
Graduates/yr
$3,941
In-State Tuition
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6
PublicAssociate's
Trinidad State College
Trinidad
3
Graduates/yr
$3,940
In-State Tuition
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Studying Construction Trades in Colorado

Colorado has 6 accredited colleges offering construction trades programs, producing 156 graduates annually. Of these, 6 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Colorado residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.