Nursing at Front Range Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Front Range Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Front Range Community College is in Westminster, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 181 nursing graduations were recorded at Front Range Community College.
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Studying Online at Front Range Community College
Distance learning is available at Front Range Community College. Among 21,970 students, 3,990 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,380 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Front Range Community College
Rankings can help you compare Front Range Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #9 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #18 of 23 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #28 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #47 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #788 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1229 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #9 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #18 of 23 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #28 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #47 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #788 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1229 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Front Range Community College
Those who finish Front Range Community College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,933 |
| 2 years | $55,607 |
| 3 years | $57,931 |
| 4 years | $66,118 |
| 5 years | $75,263 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Front Range Community College report median earnings of $66,118, compared with $40,111 for all Front Range Community College graduates — about 65% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Front Range Community College stands at $30,625.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at Front Range Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Front Range Community College are 85% women (154) and 15% men (27).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Front Range Community College
Among the 149 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Front Range Community College, 85% were women (126) and 15% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Front Range Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 115 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 19% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Front Range Community College, below the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Front Range Community College
Among the 31 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Front Range Community College, 87% were women (27) and 13% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Front Range Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Front Range Community 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 Front Range Community College
The Nursing program at Front Range Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 181 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Front Range Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.