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Nursing at Colorado State University Pueblo

Nursing at Colorado State University Pueblo

If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Colorado State University Pueblo. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Colorado State University Pueblo is in Pueblo, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 146 nursing degrees were awarded at Colorado State University Pueblo.

Online Class Availability at Colorado State University Pueblo

Online coursework is an option at Colorado State University Pueblo. Among 6,851 students, 2,178 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,688 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Colorado State University Pueblo

These rankings give you a sense of how Colorado State University Pueblo’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Colorado #13 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #16 of 23
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #38 of 72
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #42 of 73
Best Value Nationwide #937 of 1,878
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1116 of 1,918

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Colorado State University Pueblo

Graduates of Colorado State University Pueblo’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Colorado State University Pueblo
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $68,053
2 years $66,265
3 years $70,604
4 years $76,047
5 years $92,641

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Colorado State University Pueblo take home a median $76,047, compared with $57,546 for all Colorado State University Pueblo graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Colorado State University Pueblo

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Colorado State University Pueblo comes in at $27,562.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Colorado State University Pueblo, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Colorado State University Pueblo are 86% women (126) and 14% men (20).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Colorado State University Pueblo

Among the 120 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Colorado State University Pueblo, 85% were women (102) and 15% were men (18).

Colorado State University Pueblo gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado State University Pueblo.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 63
Hispanic / Latino 37
Black / African American 3
Asian 3
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2
Two or More Races 6
Unknown 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Colorado State University Pueblo

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado State University Pueblo, lower than the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at Colorado State University Pueblo

Among the 21 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Colorado State University Pueblo, 95% were women (20) and 5% were men (1).

Colorado State University Pueblo gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Colorado State University Pueblo.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 2
Asian 3
Two or More Races 2
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Colorado State University Pueblo

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Colorado State University Pueblo, above the national average of 40%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Colorado State University Pueblo

The Nursing program at Colorado State University Pueblo includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 141
Mental Health Nursing 1
Nursing Practice 4

Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Graduates of the Nursing program at Colorado State University Pueblo go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Nurse Midwives $36,174

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