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Practical Nursing in Colorado

Practical Nursing Schools in Colorado

2,164 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.5%
  • White: 42.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Colorado

26,620 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Colorado

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $32,610 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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Practical Nursing Careers in CO

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 22% $51,550

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Nursing 1,462
Health/Medical Admin Services 635
Medicine 438
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 231
Rehabilitation Professions 209
Public Health 197
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 141
Allied Health Professions 139

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View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

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