Parker, Colorado Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Colleges in Parker, Colorado: median graduate debt $6,333 (-52.3% vs U.S.) 90 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 90 students
- Median net price: $17,042 (+71.0% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $6,333 (-52.3% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $10,555
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Overview
Colleges and universities in Parker serve students across Colorado with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 90 students enrolled in federal data. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Parker, Colorado and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Parker vs Colorado & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker, Colorado | N/A | $17,042 | $6,333 | N/A | 90 |
| Colorado (state median) | $5,140 | $12,045 | $11,008 | 48.0% | 256,128 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Parker, Colorado vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker, Colorado | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Colorado (state median) | $53,445 | 87.9% | 72.4% | 4.4% | — | 70.4% | 0.38 |
| United States | $54,384 | 88.0% | 76.4% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Colorado (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker, Colorado | N/A | $17,042 | $6,333 | N/A | 90 | N/A | N/A |
| Denver | $11,124 | $18,977 | $20,436 | 53.6% | 55,249 | $71,630 | 88.2% |
| Colorado Springs | $11,616 | $20,725 | $11,008 | 33.8% | 50,332 | $48,054 | 81.5% |
| Boulder | $26,143 | $27,262 | $19,500 | 55.4% | 40,794 | $49,229 | 77.1% |
| Fort Collins | $13,373 | $21,279 | $14,375 | 66.5% | 25,877 | $60,543 | 90.3% |
| Lakewood | $15,977 | $26,083 | $14,892 | 32.0% | 12,838 | $46,687 | 83.0% |
| Lakewood | $15,977 | $26,083 | $14,892 | 32.0% | 12,838 | $46,687 | 83.0% |
| Lakewood | $15,977 | $26,083 | $14,892 | 32.0% | 12,838 | $46,687 | 83.0% |
| Greeley | $7,337 | $14,612 | $7,917 | 45.4% | 9,246 | $52,231 | 90.2% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 | $54,384 | 88.0% |
Student debt: Parker, Colorado vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Parker, Colorado is $6,333 (-52.3% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $10,555.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Median graduate debt is $6,333 (-52.3% below the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges are in Parker?
This city profile covers 2 campuses in Parker, Colorado with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Parker?
Median in-state tuition in Parker is N/A and median net price is $17,042. For Colorado overall, medians are $5,140 and $12,045; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.
What do graduates earn in Parker?
Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Parker is N/A vs $53,445 for Colorado and $54,384 nationally.
What is student debt like for Parker colleges?
Median completer debt in Parker is $6,333 vs $11,008 for Colorado and $13,271 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Parker?
Among 2 College Scorecard campuses in Parker, Colorado, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.
Sources & related
- Colorado college profile
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- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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