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Nursing at Adams State University

If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Adams State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Adams State University is located in Alamosa, CO.

Studying Online at Adams State University

Online coursework is an option at Adams State University. Among 2,901 students, 1,544 (53%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 412 (14%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Adams State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Adams State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #None of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #None of 73
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #None of 1,918
Best Value Colorado #None of 23
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #None of 72
Best Value Nationwide #None of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Adams State University

Graduates of Adams State University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Adams State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $60,245
2 years $57,318
3 years $63,845
4 years $65,617
5 years $72,966

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Adams State University earn a median of $65,617, compared with $47,496 for all Adams State University graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Adams State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Adams State University is $31,000.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Adams State University

The Nursing program at Adams State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 8

Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at Adams State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Nurse Midwives $36,174

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