Practical Nursing Schools in Colorado

2,164 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Practical Nursing is the 266th most popular major in the state out of a total 278 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Colorado

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	1,863
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	281
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	281
Associate Degree	20

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Colorado is as follows:

• Asian: 3.9%
• Black or African American: 8.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 36.5%
• White: 42.8%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
• Other Races: 6.6%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Colorado

26,620 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Colorado

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $32,610 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs in CO

Practical Nursing Careers in CO

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	CO Job Growth	CO Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	31%	$32,000
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	22%	$51,550

Related Majors in Colorado

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major	Annual Graduates in CO
Nursing	6,496
Health/Medical Admin Services	1,499
Allied Health Professions	622
Medicine	438
Allied Health Services	263
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences	231
Public Health	228
Rehabilitation Professions	218

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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