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Registered Nursing in Colorado

Registered Nursing Schools in Colorado

3,113 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Colorado in the 2022-2023 year.

A Registered Nursing major is the 31st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 120
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 51
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 51
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 51
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 61.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Colorado

There are 53,020 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Colorado

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $62,720. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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There are 5 colleges in Colorado that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $16,772.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $13,782.

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

This public school has an average net price of $12,815. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

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

58% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,042 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 19% of the teachers are full time.

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Registered Nursing Careers in CO

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 36% $59,140
Registered Nurses 36% $72,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Nursing Administration 583
Adult Health Nursing 455
Family Practice Nursing 127
Nursing Research & Other 34
Nursing Practice 32
Mental Health Nursing 22
Maternal & Neonatal Nursing 18
Nursing Science 9

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