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Nursing Schools in Colorado

In <nil>, 3,901 students earned their Nursing degrees in CO.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 26 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Colorado

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,289
Associate Degree 720
Master’s Degree 605
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 124
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 77
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 77
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 77
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 66
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 66
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.4%
  • White: 62.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 13.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Colorado

61,860 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $107,100, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Aspen University

Phoenix
1,910 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,989 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

514 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,267 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,907 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

444 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,072 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $70,862 after graduation. 17% of the teachers are full time.

438 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
5,566 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,031 Total Students

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

243 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,348 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at University of Northern Colorado. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,075. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#9

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
189 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,907 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. 57% of the teachers are full time. 89% of students get financical aid.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
6,110 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,999. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Colorado State University - Pueblo.

Nursing Careers in CO

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 46% $105,560
Nursing Instructors and Professors 36% $59,140
Registered Nurses 36% $72,870
Medical and Health Services Managers 30% $108,660
Nurse Anesthetists 26% $175,710

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,499
Allied Health Professions 622
Medicine 438
Allied Health Services 263
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 231
Public Health 228
Rehabilitation Professions 218
Communication Sciences 184

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