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Nursing Schools in Colorado

6,961 students earned Nursing degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 278 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,353
Master’s Degree 1,273
Associate Degree 681
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 390
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 390
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 390
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 166
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 166
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 166
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 75
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 75
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 23

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 57.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 17.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Colorado

61,860 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $107,100, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,910 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,563 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,099 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average.

887 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,761 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 13%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. In their early career, American Sentinel University grads earn an average salary of $76,675.

514 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,470. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

444 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,042 Total Students

16% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,121 after earning their degree at this institution. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

438 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $24,961. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

409 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
28,244 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. In their early career, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs grads earn an average salary of $29,625. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

243 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

A typical student attending University of Northern Colorado will pay a net price of $15,570. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,460 a year. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

#9

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
189 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,925 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,695.

Nursing Careers in CO

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 46% $105,560
Nursing Instructors and Professors 36% $59,140
Registered Nurses 36% $72,870
Medical and Health Services Managers 30% $108,660
Nurse Anesthetists 26% $175,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
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
Communication Sciences 184

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