2023 Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Colorado
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 25 schools in Colorado to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Colorado
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Our analysis found Pueblo Community College to be the most popular school for healthcare students who want to pursue a associate degree in Colorado. This medium-sized public school is located in Pueblo, Colorado, and it awarded 295 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,536 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pueblo Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,958. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,779 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
Online courses are available at Pueblo Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 35% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Colorado. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 259 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is $12,581. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $29,574 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Out of the 25 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Front Range Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Westminster, Colorado, the fairly large public school handed out 174 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Colorado who attend FRCC full time pay an average of $4,032 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,454. On average, associate degree students take out $23,281 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at FRCC. In 2019-2020 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 25 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Pima Medical Institute - Denver landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Denver, Colorado, the very small private for-profit school awarded 172 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,007 in student loans. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
The excellent associate degree programs at Pikes Peak Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Colorado. This fairly large public school is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and it awarded 156 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at PPCC is $3,981. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,403. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,176 in student loans. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
PPCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #6, Concorde Career College - Aurora did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Concorde Career College - Aurora is a very small private for-profit school situated in Aurora, Colorado. It awarded 144 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,780 in student loans. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Concorde Career College - Aurora does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
Aims Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Aims Community College is located in Greeley, Colorado and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 88 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $2,762 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Aims Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,418. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,360 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Aims Community College. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Community College of Denver came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Denver, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 84 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CCD is $4,745. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,167. Associate Degree recipients from CCD accumulate an average of $20,971 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CCD. In 2019-2020 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #9, Otero Junior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Otero JC is a public institution located in La Junta, Colorado. The school has a small population, and it awarded 80 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,107 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Otero JC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,563. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,299 in student loans. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Otero JC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 28% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #10, Arapahoe Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Littleton, Colorado, the fairly large public school handed out 71 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Arapahoe Community College is $4,080. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,502. On average, associate degree students take out $22,064 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Arapahoe Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #11, Red Rocks Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Red Rocks Community College is a public institution located in Lakewood, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 63 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Colorado who attend Red Rocks Community College full time pay an average of $4,389 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,811. Associate Degree recipients from Red Rocks Community College accumulate an average of $17,755 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
Red Rocks Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Colorado Mountain College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. Located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, the medium-sized public school handed out 62 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Colorado Mountain College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,484. On average, associate degree students take out $16,827 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Colorado Mountain College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 33% took at least some of their classes online.
Trinidad State Junior College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Trinidad State Junior College is located in Trinidad, Colorado and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 48 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,176 in tuition and fees if they attend Trinidad State Junior College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,631. Associate Degree recipients from Trinidad State Junior College accumulate an average of $20,101 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
Trinidad State Junior College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 17% took at least some of their classes online.
Morgan Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Fort Morgan, Colorado is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 46 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,852 in tuition and fees if they attend Morgan Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,274. On average, associate degree students take out $16,598 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Morgan Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Colorado Northwestern Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Rangely, Colorado is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 40 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,140 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CNCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,596. On average, associate degree students take out $17,852 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
CNCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 25% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Northeastern Junior College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. Located in Sterling, Colorado, the small public school awarded 27 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,243 in tuition and fees if they attend NJC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,544. On average, associate degree students take out $17,100 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NJC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 20% took at least some of their classes online.
Denver College of Nursing ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list. Denver College of Nursing is a private for-profit institution located in Denver, Colorado. The school has a small population, and it awarded 23 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Denver College of Nursing does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,367. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $33,043 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Denver College of Nursing does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Colorado Mesa University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. Located in Grand Junction, Colorado, the medium-sized public school awarded 22 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $9,000 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Colorado Mesa. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,322. Associate Degree recipients from Colorado Mesa accumulate an average of $23,242 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Colorado Mesa. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Colorado Christian University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list. Colorado Christian University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Lakewood, Colorado that handed out 21 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $25,473 to cover tuition and fees at CCU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $31,951 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CCU does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
IBMC College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, the very small private for-profit school handed out 19 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $24,240 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
With a ranking of #21, Lamar Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. LCC is a public institution located in Lamar, Colorado. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 15 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,136 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,592. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,226 in student loans. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at LCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 21% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Community College of Aurora landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. CCA is a medium-sized public school situated in Aurora, Colorado. It awarded 15 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $3,947 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CCA. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,369. On average, associate degree students take out $17,698 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
CCA does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 25% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Pima Medical Institute - Colorado Springs did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the very small private for-profit school awarded 12 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $26,442 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at PMI Colorado Springs. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 2% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Intellitec College - Grand Junction did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list.
Associate Degree recipients from Intellitec College - Grand Junction accumulate an average of $20,913 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Intellitec College - Colorado Springs ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list.
Associate Degree recipients from Intellitec College - Colorado Springs accumulate an average of $18,617 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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