Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians at Red Rocks Community College
Ranked 5th of 5 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Red Rocks Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians earn a median $52,636 one year after graduating, rising to $48,736 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 37% below the national median of $77,901 for this field, ranking 5th of 5 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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