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Registered Nursing Schools in Colorado

3,623 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

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 2,303
Associate Degree 681
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 382
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 382
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 382
Master’s Degree 125
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 75
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 75
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 48
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 9

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: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.9%
  • White: 62.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 12.6%
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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
1,042 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $65,121 after graduation.

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

69% of the teachers are full time. 82% of students get financical aid. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

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

99% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $57,824 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,648. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

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

99% of students get financical aid. In their early career, University of Northern Colorado grads earn an average salary of $39,460. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

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Colorado Mesa University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. In their early career, Colorado Mesa grads earn an average salary of $34,519. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.10%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. The student loan default rate of 8.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,551 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,961 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

77% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,313. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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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