Nursing at Pikes Peak State College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Pikes Peak State College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pikes Peak State College sits in Colorado Springs, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 188 nursing graduations were recorded at Pikes Peak State College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pikes Peak State College
Distance learning is available at Pikes Peak State College. Among 12,556 students, 3,526 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,237 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Pikes Peak State College
Use these rankings to compare Pikes Peak State College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #6 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #15 of 23 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #23 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #41 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #652 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1100 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #6 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #15 of 23 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #23 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #41 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #652 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1100 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Pikes Peak State College
Students who complete Pikes Peak State College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,023 |
| 2 years | $57,318 |
| 3 years | $60,401 |
| 4 years | $69,621 |
| 5 years | $74,777 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Pikes Peak State College report median earnings of $69,621, compared with $42,893 for all Pikes Peak State College graduates — about 62% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Pikes Peak State College comes in at $21,131.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Pikes Peak State College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Pikes Peak State College are 87% women (164) and 13% men (24).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Pikes Peak State College
Among the 123 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Pikes Peak State College, 86% were women (106) and 14% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Pikes Peak State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 94 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 22% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Pikes Peak State College, lower than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Pikes Peak State College
Of the 58 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Pikes Peak State College, 91% were women (53) and 9% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Pikes Peak State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 41 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 26% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Pikes Peak State College, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Pikes Peak State College
The Nursing program at Pikes Peak State College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 188 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Pikes Peak State College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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