Registered Nursing at Pikes Peak State College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Pikes Peak State College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pikes Peak State College is in Colorado Springs, CO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 188 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Pikes Peak State College.
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Studying Online at Pikes Peak State College
Many students take online classes at Pikes Peak State College. Of 12,556 students, 3,526 (28%) studied exclusively online and 3,237 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Pikes Peak State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Pikes Peak State College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #6 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #15 of 23 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #23 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #41 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #650 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1067 of 1,861 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #6 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #15 of 23 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #23 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #41 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #650 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1067 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Pikes Peak State College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Pikes Peak State College are 87% women (164) and 13% men (24).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Pikes Peak State College
Among the 123 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Pikes Peak State College, 86% were women (106) and 14% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Pikes Peak State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 94 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 22% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Pikes Peak State College, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Pikes Peak State College
Of the 58 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Pikes Peak State College, 91% were women (53) and 9% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Pikes Peak State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 41 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 26% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Pikes Peak State 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Pikes Peak State College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.