Nursing at Colorado Northwestern Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Colorado Northwestern Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Colorado Northwestern Community College sits in Rangely, CO.
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Studying Online at Colorado Northwestern Community College
Distance learning is available at Colorado Northwestern Community College. Of 1,271 students, 140 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 290 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rankings can help you compare Colorado Northwestern Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #12 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #19 of 23 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #37 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #48 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #918 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1263 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Colorado Northwestern Community College
Graduates of Colorado Northwestern Community 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 | $60,886 |
| 2 years | $50,856 |
| 3 years | $57,491 |
| 4 years | $54,964 |
| 5 years | $70,974 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Colorado Northwestern Community College report median earnings of $54,964, compared with $44,373 for all Colorado Northwestern Community College graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Colorado Northwestern Community College stands at $20,475.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Colorado Northwestern Community College
This Nursing program at Colorado Northwestern Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 21 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Colorado Northwestern Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.