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Nursing Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 6,961 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 4,353
Master’s Degree 1,273
Associate Degree 681
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 390
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 390
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 390
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 166
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 166
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 166
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 75
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 75
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 23

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: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 57.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 17.1%
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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:

1,910 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,563 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,215. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

887 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,761 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 13%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $76,675 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

514 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years.

444 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,042 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. 16% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

438 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

409 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
28,244 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,625 a year. 31 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,203.

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. 59% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

243 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at University of Northern Colorado. This public school has an average net price of $15,570. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

#9

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
189 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

A typical student attending Colorado Mesa will pay a net price of $16,118. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,925 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,908 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 8.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

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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