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26 Colleges
6,496 Yearly Graduations
$33,614 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$22,976 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 6,496 students received a nursing degree from a college in Colorado, making it rank #19 in terms of graduations. Colorado colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $8,403 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $14,964 per year.

About 42% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $5,744 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Aspen University

Denver, Arizona
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
1,910 Yearly Degrees
$5,170 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 9,563 students at Aspen University in total, 6,399 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,238 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Approximately 59% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,439 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Aspen University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,099 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#2

American Sentinel University

Aurora, Connecticut
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
887 Yearly Degrees
$10,520 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,761 students at American Sentinel University in total, 1,180 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 178 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $76,675 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
514 Yearly Degrees
$9,384 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is 24,723, of which 14,994 students are undergraduates and of those, 8,622 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at CU Anschutz is 4.7 years.

About 66% of students who apply get accepted. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

Roughly 30% of students at CU Anschutz take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,800 a year. CU Anschutz has a 2.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $48,167 during the early-career years.

#4

Denver College of Nursing

Denver, Colorado
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
444 Yearly Degrees
$12,367 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,042 students at Denver College of Nursing in total, 1,022 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,022 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

The student loan default rate of 2.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Denver College of Nursing with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $65,121 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#5

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
438 Yearly Degrees
$39,610 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,197 undergraduates at Regis U, of which 2,090 are full-time, and there are 6,310 students altogether. For undergraduates at Regis U, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

About 78% of students who apply get accepted. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

Approximately 51% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,401 a year. Regis U has a 3.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $57,824 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
409 Yearly Degrees
$12,581 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 24,759 undergraduates at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs, of which 15,135 are full-time, and there are 28,244 students altogether. For undergraduates at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Approximately 73% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,610 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 15.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is $29,625.

#7

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
256 Yearly Degrees
$10,994 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 10,288 undergraduates at UCCS, of which 7,782 are full-time, and there are 12,380 students altogether. It takes the average UCCS undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Around 90% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

Roughly 43% of students at UCCS take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,518 a year. UCCS has a 4.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UCCS is $40,762.

#8

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
243 Yearly Degrees
$10,666 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of Northern Colorado is 11,460, of which 8,494 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,726 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Around 33% of accepted students are men, and 67% are women.

Roughly 55% of students at University of Northern Colorado take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,163 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,460 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#9

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
189 Yearly Degrees
$9,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 8,945 undergraduates at Colorado Mesa, of which 6,857 are full-time, and there are 9,110 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Colorado Mesa is 4.6 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 75%. Around 41% of accepted students are men, and 59% are women.

54% of Colorado Mesa students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,312 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,519 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
170 Yearly Degrees
$9,005 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,113 undergraduates at Colorado State University - Pueblo, of which 2,798 are full-time, and there are 5,925 students altogether. It takes the average Colorado State University - Pueblo undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Around 94% of students who apply get accepted. Around 45% of accepted students are men, and 55% are women.

Roughly 79% of students at Colorado State University - Pueblo take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,898 a year. Colorado State University - Pueblo has a 8.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Colorado State University - Pueblo is $42,908.

#11

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
154 Yearly Degrees
$4,536 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,598 full-time undergraduates at Pueblo Community College, and 5,551 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

33% of Pueblo Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,694 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.4% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,961 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
118 Yearly Degrees
$10,021 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 19,086 students at MSU Denver in total, 17,988 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 11,134 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at MSU Denver is 4.9 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 83%. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 60% are women.

Approximately 31% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,621 a year. MSU Denver has a 6.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,336 during the early-career years.

#13

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
116 Yearly Degrees
$4,032 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Front Range Community College is 18,703, which includes 4,531 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 25% of students at FRCC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,762 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.2% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,365 during the early-career years.

#14

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, Colorado
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
108 Yearly Degrees
$25,473 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,661 undergraduates at CCU, of which 1,704 are full-time, and there are 7,839 students altogether. For undergraduates at CCU, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Roughly 45% of students at CCU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,199 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 7.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from CCU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,092 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
103 Yearly Degrees
$3,981 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,394 full-time undergraduates at PPCC, and 12,506 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 22% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,528 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.2% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from PPCC is $30,932.

#16

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
76 Yearly Degrees
$4,860 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Colorado Mountain College is 5,315, which includes 1,422 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

41% of Colorado Mountain College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,732 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.5% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,300 during the early-career years.

#17

Otero Junior College

La Junta, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
74 Yearly Degrees
$4,107 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 528 full-time undergraduates at Otero JC, and 1,216 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 30% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,319 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.6% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,552 during the early-career years.

#18

Platt College - Aurora

Aurora, Colorado
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
68 Yearly Degrees
$20,590 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 227 full-time undergraduates at Platt College - Aurora, and 227 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at Platt College - Aurora. The freshman retention rate is 100%.

About 45% of students who apply get accepted.

Approximately 70% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,854 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $66,772 during the early-career years.

#19

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
51 Yearly Degrees
$4,080 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,065 full-time undergraduates at Arapahoe Community College, and 12,001 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

23% of Arapahoe Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,125 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,760 during the early-career years.

#20

Trinidad State Junior College

Trinidad, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
37 Yearly Degrees
$4,176 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 687 full-time undergraduates at Trinidad State Junior College, and 1,404 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

19% of Trinidad State Junior College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,212 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.9% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Trinidad State Junior College is $28,293.

#21

Morgan Community College

Fort Morgan, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
36 Yearly Degrees
$3,852 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Morgan Community College is 1,376, which includes 334 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Approximately 14% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,757 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.3% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,418 during the early-career years.

#22

Aims Community College

Greeley, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
27 Yearly Degrees
$2,762 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,707 full-time undergraduates at Aims Community College, and 5,981 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 7% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,520 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,543 during the early-career years.

#23

Northeastern Junior College

Sterling, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
22 Yearly Degrees
$5,243 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,293 students at NJC in total, 692 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

39% of NJC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,092 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.2% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,142 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
17 Yearly Degrees
$4,140 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 993 students at CNCC in total, 431 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 46% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,667 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.5% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from CNCC is $33,394.

#25

Lamar Community College

Lamar, Colorado
Public Public vs. Private
15 Yearly Degrees
$4,136 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 723 students at LCC in total, 374 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

39% of LCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,742 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.4% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from LCC is $31,389.

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