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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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).
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 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.