Nursing at Denver College of Nursing
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Denver College of Nursing. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Denver College of Nursing sits in Denver, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 491 nursing degrees were awarded at Denver College of Nursing.
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Studying Online at Denver College of Nursing
Many students take online classes at Denver College of Nursing. Among 811 students, 230 (28%) studied exclusively online and 411 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Denver College of Nursing
Use these rankings to compare Denver College of Nursing’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #10 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #32 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #971 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Denver College of Nursing
Those who finish Denver College of Nursing’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,899 |
| 2 years | $59,574 |
| 3 years | $63,569 |
| 4 years | $71,102 |
| 5 years | $80,634 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Denver College of Nursing earn a median of $71,102, compared with $72,474 for all Denver College of Nursing graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Denver College of Nursing is $32,832.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Denver College of Nursing, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Denver College of Nursing are 85% women (418) and 15% men (73).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Denver College of Nursing
Among the 60 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Denver College of Nursing, 83% were women (50) and 17% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Denver College of Nursing.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Denver College of Nursing, below the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Denver College of Nursing
Of the 402 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Denver College of Nursing, 85% were women (343) and 15% were men (59).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Denver College of Nursing.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 207 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 70 |
| Black / African American | 50 |
| Asian | 33 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 20 |
| Unknown | 16 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Denver College of Nursing, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Denver College of Nursing
Of the 29 master’s nursing graduates at Denver College of Nursing, 86% were women (25) and 14% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Denver College of Nursing.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Denver College of Nursing, 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 Denver College of Nursing
This Nursing program at Denver College of Nursing offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 491 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Denver College of Nursing work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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.