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Colorado Healthcare Colleges

46 Colleges
$44,368 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,897 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Colorado ranked #22 in the nation for healthcare degrees handed out in 2021. Around 11,178 students received some type of diploma that year. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $11,092 per year to get their degree at a college in Colorado, while out of state students will pay an average of $19,191 per year.

About 42% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,474 per year.

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#1

Aspen University

Phoenix, Arizona
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$7,010 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
70% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,399 undergraduates at Aspen University, of which 2,238 are full-time, and there are 9,563 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

Roughly 70% of students at Aspen University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,426 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,448 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$10,017 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
34% Freshmen Loans

There are 14,994 undergraduates at CU Anschutz, of which 8,622 are full-time, and there are 24,723 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 34% of students at CU Anschutz take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,942 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $52,475 during the early-career years.

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#5

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$43,980 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
48% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Regis University is 6,310, of which 3,197 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,090 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

Roughly 48% of students at Regis U take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,902 a year.

Students who graduate from Regis U with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $64,557 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$8,400 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Colorado State University - Global Campus is 12,578, of which 7,970 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,080 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 56% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,778 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $65,131 during the early-career years.

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#7

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$11,528 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,460 students at University of Northern Colorado in total, 8,494 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,726 are full-time. For undergraduates at University of Northern Colorado, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Roughly 52% of students at University of Northern Colorado take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,347 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,756 during the early-career years.

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#8

Denver College of Nursing

Denver, Colorado
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,860 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,022 undergraduates at Denver College of Nursing, of which 1,022 are full-time, and there are 1,042 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Denver College of Nursing is $80,184.

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#9

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$4,883 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
23% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,551 students at Pueblo Community College in total, 1,598 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 23% of students at Pueblo Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,398 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Pueblo Community College is $33,368.

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#10

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$10,438 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is 12,380, of which 10,288 students are undergraduates and of those, 7,782 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UCCS is 4.6 years.

Roughly 46% of students at UCCS take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,860 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UCCS is $45,766.

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#11

Rocky Vista University

Parker, Colorado
Private for-profit Public vs. Private

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Public Public vs. Private
$10,780 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
33% Freshmen Loans

There are 17,988 undergraduates at MSU Denver, of which 11,134 are full-time, and there are 19,086 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 33% of students at MSU Denver take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,773 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,391 during the early-career years.

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#13

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$9,712 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,945 undergraduates at Colorado Mesa, of which 6,857 are full-time, and there are 9,110 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Roughly 41% of students at Colorado Mesa take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,760 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Colorado Mesa is $39,223.

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Public Public vs. Private
$9,401 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,113 undergraduates at Colorado State University - Pueblo, of which 2,798 are full-time, and there are 5,925 students altogether. It takes the average Colorado State University - Pueblo undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 40% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,852 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,053 during the early-career years.

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#15

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, Colorado
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,808 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,661 undergraduates at CCU, of which 1,704 are full-time, and there are 7,839 students altogether. For undergraduates at CCU, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Approximately 47% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,561 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from CCU is $41,623.

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#16

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$4,740 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
24% Freshmen Loans

There are 18,703 students at FRCC in total, 4,531 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Approximately 24% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,601 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from FRCC is $40,548.

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#17

Pima Medical Institute - Denver

Denver, Colorado
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
77% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Pima Medical Institute - Denver is 721, which includes 721 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Roughly 77% of students at PMI Denver take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,752 a year.

Students who graduate from PMI Denver with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,302 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#18

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$4,302 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
16% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,506 students at PPCC in total, 4,394 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Roughly 16% of students at PPCC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,055 a year.

Students who graduate from PPCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,799 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#19

Concorde Career College - Aurora

Aurora, Colorado
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
80% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Concorde Career College - Aurora is 329, which includes 329 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

80% of Concorde Career College - Aurora students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,132 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Concorde Career College - Aurora is $40,181.

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#20

Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$13,009 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
41% Freshmen Loans

There are 32,428 students at Colorado State in total, 24,792 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 19,944 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Colorado State is 4.4 years.

Approximately 41% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,773 a year.

Students who graduate from Colorado State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,748 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#21

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$4,707 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
18% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,029 students at Red Rocks Community College in total, 5,932 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,839 are full-time. Red Rocks Community College has a freshman retention rate of 86%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

18% of Red Rocks Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,566 a year.

Students who graduate from Red Rocks Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,495 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#22

Aims Community College

Greeley, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$3,170 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,981 students at Aims Community College in total, 1,707 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 8% of students at Aims Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,882 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Aims Community College is $39,696.

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#22

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$5,100 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
38% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Colorado Mountain College is 5,315, which includes 1,422 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

38% of Colorado Mountain College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,993 a year.

Students who graduate from Colorado Mountain College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,307 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#24

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$15,556 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Colorado Boulder is 37,437, of which 30,307 students are undergraduates and of those, 27,703 are full-time. It takes the average CU - Boulder undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 29% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $10,614 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from CU - Boulder is $54,939.

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#25

Community College of Denver

Denver, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
$4,902 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
23% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,050 full-time undergraduates at CCD, and 7,273 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 23% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,906 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from CCD is $36,412.

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Other Colorado Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Arapahoe Community College 83
27 University of Denver 80
27 Otero Junior College 80
29 Platt College - Aurora 68
30 Morgan Community College 56
31 Trinidad State Junior College 48
32 Colorado Northwestern Community College 40
33 Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine 28
34 Northeastern Junior College 27
35 Fort Lewis College 22
36 IBMC College 19
37 Naropa University 18
38 Community College of Aurora 15
38 Lamar Community College 15
40 Adams State University 14
41 Pima Medical Institute - Colorado Springs 12
42 Southwest Acupuncture College - Boulder 11
43 Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture 4
44 Intellitec College - Colorado Springs 0
44 Intellitec College - Grand Junction 0
44 DeVry University - Colorado 0

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