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Nursing Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 1,462 students earned their Nursing degrees in CO.

In this state, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 205 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
Master’s Degree 1,273
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 166
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 166
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 166
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23

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: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 55.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 23.3%
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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:

480 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,563 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $14,215. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

267 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,761 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $76,675 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 13%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

240 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,470. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,167 after earning their degree at this institution.

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
28,244 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,203. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

In their early career, University of Northern Colorado grads earn an average salary of $39,460. 99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at University of Northern Colorado.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,925 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. A typical student attending Colorado State University - Pueblo will pay a net price of $13,695.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,839 Total Students

17% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, CCU grads earn an average salary of $38,092. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,042 Total Students

16% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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
Nursing Instructors and Professors 36% $59,140
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 635
Medicine 438
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 231
Rehabilitation Professions 209
Public Health 197
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 141
Allied Health Professions 139
Dentistry 116

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