Nursing at Colorado Mountain College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Colorado Mountain College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Colorado Mountain College sits in Glenwood Springs, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 71 nursing degrees were awarded at Colorado Mountain College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Colorado Mountain College
Distance learning is available at Colorado Mountain College. Among 5,494 students, 568 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,047 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Colorado Mountain College
Use these rankings to compare Colorado Mountain College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #1 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #2 of 23 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #10 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #261 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #566 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #1 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #2 of 23 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #10 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #261 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #566 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Colorado Mountain College
Students who complete Colorado Mountain 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 | $71,731 |
| 2 years | $58,673 |
| 3 years | $67,405 |
| 4 years | $77,354 |
| 5 years | $81,457 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Colorado Mountain College earn a median of $77,354, compared with $43,370 for all Colorado Mountain College graduates — about 78% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Colorado Mountain College comes in at $14,946.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Colorado Mountain College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Colorado Mountain College are 83% women (59) and 17% men (12).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Colorado Mountain College
Among the 52 associate’s nursing graduates at Colorado Mountain College, 87% were women (45) and 13% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Colorado Mountain College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Colorado Mountain College, below the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Colorado Mountain College
Among the 19 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Colorado Mountain College, 74% were women (14) and 26% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado Mountain College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado Mountain College, lower than 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 Colorado Mountain College
The Nursing program at Colorado Mountain College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 71 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Colorado Mountain College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.