2023 Most Popular Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Colorado
Finding the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree School for You
Nursing is the most popular major in Colorado with 6,496 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Colorado to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 8 schools in Colorado to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Most Popular Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Colorado
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Nursing Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Colorado Schools for a Doctorate in Nursing
Our 2023 rankings named University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus the most popular school in Colorado for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. CU Anschutz is a fairly large public school located in the city of Denver.
Of the 53 students majoring in nursing at CU Anschutz, 13% are male and 87% are female.
Out of the 8 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Regis University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Regis U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Denver.
Women make up 91% of the nursing majors at the school.
The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at University of Northern Colorado helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Colorado. Located in the midsize city of Greeley, University of Northern Colorado is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 13 students majoring in nursing at University of Northern Colorado, 15% are male and 85% are female.
Out of the 8 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Colorado Springs, UCCS is a public school with a large student population.
Full Nursing at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Report
Out of the 8 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado Christian University landed the # 5 spot on the list. CCU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lakewood.
Colorado Mesa University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 2 students majoring in nursing at Colorado Mesa, 50% are male and 50% are female.
Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
Women make up 50% of the nursing majors at the school.
With a ranking of #8, Colorado State University - Pueblo did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Pueblo, Colorado State University - Pueblo is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Read full report on Nursing at Colorado State University - Pueblo
Best Nursing Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
Explore all the Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Utah | 17,535 |
| Idaho | 1,593 |
| Montana | 745 |
| Wyoming | 397 |
Majors Related to Nursing
Nursing is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Nursing Focus Areas
Majors Similar to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
HealthcareDegreeSearch.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© HealthcareDegreeSearch.com – All Rights Reserved.