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Nursing Practice in Colorado

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Nursing Practice Schools in Colorado

32 Nursing Practice students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Nursing Practice is the 34th most popular major out of a total 90 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 15.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Colorado

60,140 people in the state and 3,504,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing practice.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Colorado

Nursing Practice grads earn an average of $111,210 in the state and $110,030 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Colorado that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Regis U. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 99% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,839 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average. In their early career, CCU grads earn an average salary of $38,092. The full-time teacher rate is 17%.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $17,203. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

#3

Colorado Mesa University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,118. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.10%.

Nursing Practice Careers in CO

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 46% $105,560
Registered Nurses 36% $72,870
Medical and Health Services Managers 30% $108,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Registered Nursing 3,166
Public Health Nursing 1,430
Nursing Administration 1,203
Adult Health Nursing 455
Family Practice Nursing 127
Nursing Research & Other 34
Mental Health Nursing 22
Maternal & Neonatal Nursing 18

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