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Nursing in Colorado

Nursing Schools in Colorado

3,628 students earned Nursing degrees in Colorado in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 278 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Colorado

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,095
Associate Degree 688
Master’s Degree 560
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 115
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 115
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 115
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 93
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 64
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 64
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.4%
  • White: 61.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Colorado

61,860 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $107,100, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Aspen University

Phoenix
1,910 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,563 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,895.

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514 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,782.

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444 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,042 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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438 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,367. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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256 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,772. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

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243 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at University of Northern Colorado. This public school has an average net price of $17,465. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

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Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
189 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,483. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

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170 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
5,925 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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Nursing Careers in CO

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 46% $105,560
Registered Nurses 36% $72,870
Medical and Health Services Managers 30% $108,660
Nurse Anesthetists 26% $175,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,499
Allied Health Professions 622
Medicine 438
Allied Health Services 263
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 231
Public Health 228
Rehabilitation Professions 218
Communication Sciences 184

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