Nursing at Trinidad State College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Trinidad State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Trinidad State College sits in Trinidad, CO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Trinidad State College
Many students take online classes at Trinidad State College. Of 1,613 students, 294 (18%) studied exclusively online and 432 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Trinidad State College
Use these rankings to compare Trinidad State College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #10 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #13 of 23 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #30 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #38 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #803 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1047 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Trinidad State College
Those who finish Trinidad State 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 | $61,524 |
| 2 years | $54,852 |
| 3 years | $57,078 |
| 4 years | $67,479 |
| 5 years | $78,745 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Trinidad State College report median earnings of $67,479, compared with $45,630 for all Trinidad State College graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Trinidad State College is $20,801.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Trinidad State College
This Nursing program at Trinidad State College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 52 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Trinidad State College pursue many career paths. 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 |
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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