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Nursing Administration Schools in Colorado

1,203 students earned Nursing Administration degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Nursing Administration is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Administration Majors in Colorado

Nursing Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 620
Master’s Degree 540
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a nursing administration major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing administration majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 61.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 17.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Administration Grads in Colorado

57,220 people in the state and 3,324,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing administration.

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Wages for Nursing Administration Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a nursing administration grad in the state is $74,240, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Colorado that offer nursing administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

806 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,761 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 13% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, American Sentinel University grads earn an average salary of $76,675.

201 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 69% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at CU Anschutz.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
28,244 Total Students

In their early career, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs grads earn an average salary of $29,625. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $24,961.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,563 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,215. Graduates earn an average $30,099 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,839 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,051.

Nursing Administration Careers in CO

Some of the careers nursing administration majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Registered Nurses 36% $72,870
Medical and Health Services Managers 30% $108,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing administration.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Registered Nursing 3,166
Public Health Nursing 1,430
Adult Health Nursing 455
Family Practice Nursing 127
Nursing Research & Other 34
Nursing Practice 32
Mental Health Nursing 22
Maternal & Neonatal Nursing 18

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