Return to Earn

Reskill, Upskill, or Complete Industry Credentials

College degrees and certificates are always valuable – and in a rapidly changing job market, the ability to reskill and upskill can be your passport to moving up or starting a new career.

Now is the time to take control of your life. It’s been proven that those with degrees and certificates are more likely to get jobs with higher wages than those with only a high school diploma. It’s about providing you with the skills you need to provide for you and your family. Better yet, many of our certificates – and even some degrees – can take as little as 1 or 2 semesters to get you career ready.

Your success is why we’re here. It’s worth it. You’re worth it.

Are you are a former PCC student who didn’t finish your degree or certificate?

You could receive a scholarship award of up to $2,000 through our Return-to-Earn program. Return-to-Earn is dedicated to helping students through every step of the re-enrollment process. Call 719-549-3202 or email ReturnToEarn@pueblocc.edu.

Get one FREE 3-credit class!

Interested in taking a FREE class? PCC President Patty Erjavec is offering new students who register for classes 3 free credits with her 3 on Me offer. This offer covers up to $500 in tuition. To qualify, you simply need to be a Colorado resident and be eligible for the College Opportunity Fund program.

Behavioral Health Student

Miranda Finegan

America’s fentanyl crisis, as well as a personal connection to the realities of addiction, propelled one Pueblo Community College student toward her career path.

Miranda Finegan graduated last spring with an Associate of Applied Science degree from PCC’s behavioral health program. She transferred to CSU Pueblo to complete a bachelor’s degree in health science and administration.

“PCC showed me what I was capable of,” she said. “PCC prepared me for CSU Pueblo.”

Miranda's Story

Fastest growing occupations in Colorado

Our programs give you the real-world skills and know-how to get you started in the education you need for the state’s top growing occupations (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sept. 1, 2020) in Colorado including:

Nurse practitioners, $52,910
Solar photovoltaic installers, $44,890
Occupational therapy assistants, $61,510
Statisticians, $91,160
Home health and personal care aids. $25,280
Physical therapist assistants, $58,790
Information security analysts. $99,730
Data scientists and mathematical science occupations, $94,280
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder and mental health counselors, $46,240
Operations research analysts, $84,810
Medical and health services managers, $100,980

PCC Flex: Attend your Class either On Campus or Off Campus – You choose!

Our classes fit your life and your preferences. Do you learn best in a classroom or lab setting? Or, do you still prefer to have some distance? Are you juggling a changing work schedule or taking care of kids? To meet your needs and whatever challenges you face, PCC offers the flexible option to attend class face to face on campus or off campus — wherever you choose — using our live, interactive online instruction where you attend classes remotely at their regularly scheduled time.

Missed a class or can’t attend? We’ve got you covered. Most courses are recorded for later viewing.

Plus, we have fully online programs and courses, too!

Why PCC?

Check out our viewbook to learn some cool facts about Pueblo Community College.
We think you'll see why PCC is worth it!

The help you need when you need it

PCC’s online, personal academic advisors stand ready to help you plan out your classes and get you on your way to a new career, job advancement or simply get the skills you need to support you and your family. Plus, our Success Coaches are always available successful throughout your time at PCC to connect you with the resources you need to be. Have questions? Text 719-549-3177 to schedule an appointment with an advisor.

We have more than 70 programs of study to choose from to give you the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in today’s job market.

You may be able to transfer those real-life work skills and prior training into college credit. Minimize your time in the classroom and get closer to earning a certificate or degree!