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Nursing at Denver College of Nursing

What traits are you looking for in a nursing school? To help you decide if Denver College of Nursing is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's nursing program.

Denver College of Nursing is located in Denver, Colorado and approximately 1,042 students attend the school each year. Of the 411 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Denver College of Nursing in 2021, 411 of them were nursing majors.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Nursing section at the bottom of this page.

Denver College of Nursing Nursing Degrees Available

  • Associate’s Degree in Nursing
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
  • Master’s Degree in Nursing

Online Classes Are Available at Denver College of Nursing

If you are a working student or have a busy schedule, you may want to consider taking online classes. While these classes used to be mostly populated by returning adults, more and more traditional students are turning to this option.

For those who are interested in distance learning, Denver College of Nursing does offer online courses in nursing for the following degree levels:

  • Master’s Degree

Denver College of Nursing Nursing Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the nursing progam at Denver College of Nursing compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The nursing major at Denver College of Nursing is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Nursing. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Focused Nursing Schools 1
Best Value Nursing Master’s Degree Schools 3
Most Focused Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools 29
Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools 54
Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools 66
Most Popular Nursing Schools 120
Most Focused Nursing Master’s Degree Schools 255
Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools 266
Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools 349
Best Value Nursing Schools 380
410
Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools 464
Most Popular Nursing Master’s Degree Schools 465
471
Best Nursing Schools 521
Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools 550
626
Most Focused Nursing Associate Degree Schools 669
Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools 914
1,270

In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Denver College of Nursing. This makes it the #466 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.

Earnings of Denver College of Nursing Nursing Graduates

The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Denver College of Nursing is $61,078. This is less than $62,880, which is the national average of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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Nursing Student Demographics at Denver College of Nursing

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Denver College of Nursing.

Denver College of Nursing Nursing Associate’s Program

70% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of nursing associate's degrees went to men and 70% went to women. The typical associate's degree program in nursing only graduates about 13% men each year. The program at Denver College of Nursing may seem more male-friendly since it graduates 17% more women than average.

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The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in nursing at Denver College of Nursing are white. Around 70% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Denver College of Nursing with a associate's in nursing.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 16
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 3

Denver College of Nursing Nursing Bachelor’s Program

87% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 411 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from Denver College of Nursing. About 13% were men and 87% were women.

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About 60% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in nursing at Denver College of Nursing are white. This is typical for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Denver College of Nursing with a bachelor's in nursing.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 27
Black or African American 33
Hispanic or Latino 47
White 246
International Students 5
Other Races/Ethnicities 53

Denver College of Nursing Nursing Master’s Program

70% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 10 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Denver College of Nursing, about 30% were men and 70% were women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 13% men graduate in nursing each year. Denver College of Nursing does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 17% more men than average.

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Of the students who received a nursing master's degree from Denver College of Nursing, 70% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Denver College of Nursing with a master's in nursing.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 7
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Denver College of Nursing also has a doctoral program available in nursing. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Nursing

The following nursing concentations are available at Denver College of Nursing. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Denver College of Nursing. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Registered Nursing 444

Careers That Nursing Grads May Go Into

A degree in nursing can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CO, the home state for Denver College of Nursing.

Occupation Jobs in CO Average Salary in CO
Registered Nurses 51,760 $74,240
Medical and Health Services Managers 5,460 $118,540
Nurse Practitioners 2,920 $111,210
Nursing Instructors and Professors 1,260 $62,720
Nurse Anesthetists 340 $172,700

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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