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Registered Nursing Schools in Colorado

3,386 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 90 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Colorado

Registered 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 137
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 124
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 66
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 66
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 45
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.6%
  • White: 62.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Colorado

53,020 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $62,720, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

444 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,072 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 17% are considered full time. In their early career, Denver College of Nursing grads earn an average salary of $70,862.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,907 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,916. In their early career, Regis U grads earn an average salary of $60,613.

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

In their early career, UCCS grads earn an average salary of $44,019. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

56% of the teachers are full time. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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Colorado Mesa University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. In their early career, Colorado Mesa grads earn an average salary of $36,748. A typical student attending Colorado Mesa will pay a net price of $15,898.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,999.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,938 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,795.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
17,678 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,806. Most students complete their degree in 4.92 years.

Registered Nursing Careers in CO

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 36% $59,140
Registered Nurses 36% $72,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Public Health Nursing 1,430
Nursing Administration 1,203
Adult Health Nursing 455
Family Practice Nursing 127
Nursing Research & Other 34
Nursing Practice 32
Mental Health Nursing 22
Maternal & Neonatal Nursing 18

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