Nursing at Colorado Mountain College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Colorado Mountain College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Colorado Mountain College sits in Glenwood Springs, CO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Colorado Mountain College
Distance learning is available at Colorado Mountain College. Among 5,494 students, 568 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,047 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Colorado Mountain College
Use these rankings to compare Colorado Mountain College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #1 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #2 of 23 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #10 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #261 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #566 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #1 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #2 of 23 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #10 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #261 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #566 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Colorado Mountain College
Students who complete Colorado Mountain College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,731 |
| 2 years | $58,673 |
| 3 years | $67,405 |
| 4 years | $77,354 |
| 5 years | $81,457 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Colorado Mountain College earn a median of $77,354, compared with $43,370 for all Colorado Mountain College graduates — about 78% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Colorado Mountain College comes in at $14,946.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Colorado Mountain College
The Nursing program at Colorado Mountain College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 71 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Colorado Mountain College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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