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Aurora Education Institutions

Shaping Students & Molding Careers

Colorado’s educational prowess is well-known. It’s driven by world-class institutions, powerful partnerships with industry to create the talent needed for today and tomorrow, and a dedication to continuous learning. When compared to other key markets, Colorado has significantly more bachelor’s degree holders in its labor force. Those living in Aurora or looking to move here will be met with world-class educational institutions including public and private schools, colleges and universities, and various STEM programs.

Education Statistics

31.80%Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

160Languages Spoken in Public Schools

5,800+Degrees Offered in Colorado

Aurora & Colorado World-Class School & University System

Aurora includes the Aurora Public School System (APS) and the Cherry Creek School District System (CCSD). Aurora Public Schools (APS) is the sixth-largest school district in Colorado and number one for students earning postsecondary workforce credentials. It enrolls more than 40,000 students that are from 130 countries and speak 160 different languages. Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) serves more than 300,000 residents across eight municipalities including Aurora and has the third-highest number of National Board Certified teachers in Colorado.

There is a strong tie between science and tech talent in Colorado and how STEM programs feed into the talent pipeline. Aurora has numerous schools with STEM programs and both APS and CCSD have STEM options for students. One example, the Aurora Science and Tech (AST) Middle School, operates as an open enrollment STEM charter school located in the Fitzsimons footprint, giving it a tangible connection to the bioscience and healthcare industries. The Galen School of Nursing also plays a vital part in our region’s strong healthcare talent pipeline.

Aurora Science & Tech Middle School

Colorado has a total of 35 public (2-year and 4-year), private, and seminary institutions. In 2024, U.S. News and World Report ranked the State of Colorado #5 in Education (#12 for K-12 and #4 for Higher Education). Many of Colorado’s largest universities are tied to world-class research facilities and labs creating a strong partnership with the state’s core industries. The Community College of Aurora enrolls more than 9,000 students and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora enrolls more than 4,500 students. Both significantly contribute to the talent pipeline in Colorado by graduating students with top in-demand degrees.

Community College of Aurora – 9,000+ students
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – 4,500+ students
University of Colorado Boulder – 36,000+ students
Colorado State University Fort Collins – 33,000+ students
Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs – 26,000+ students
University of Colorado Denver – 25,000+ students
Colorado Technical University – 22,000+ students

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