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Nursing at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Nursing at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is in Denver, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 476 nursing degrees were granted at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Many students take online classes at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Among 23,124 students, 4,254 (18%) studied exclusively online and 6,869 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Use these rankings to compare University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #6 of 23
Best Value Colorado #20 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #26 of 73
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #55 of 72
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #833 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1261 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #6 of 23
Best Value Colorado #20 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #26 of 73
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #55 of 72
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #833 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1261 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Those who finish University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $70,090
2 years $70,501
3 years $74,228
4 years $80,350
5 years $89,849

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus earn a median of $80,350, compared with $76,709 for all University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus stands at $30,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, by degree type.

Program-wide, Nursing graduates at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus are 79% women (376) and 21% men (100).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Among the 274 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, 73% were women (200) and 27% were men (74).

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 170
Hispanic / Latino 47
Black / African American 17
Asian 15
American Indian / Alaska Native 2
Two or More Races 18
Unknown 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Minority students account for 36% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, lower than the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Among the 156 master’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, 87% were women (135) and 13% were men (21).

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 115
Hispanic / Latino 16
Black / African American 7
Asian 11
Two or More Races 4
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, lower than the national average of 40%.*

Nursing Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Of the 3 doctoral nursing graduates at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus gender breakdown of Nursing Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

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

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

The Nursing program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 317
Nursing Administration 159

Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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