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Nursing Practice Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 32 students earned their Nursing Practice degrees in CO.

A Nursing Practice major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 15.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Colorado

There are 60,140 people in the state and 3,504,280 people in the nation working in nursing practice jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a nursing practice grad in the state is $111,210, compared to a typical salary of $110,030 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Colorado that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $24,961. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,824 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

17% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,051.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,203. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

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Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,519 a year.

Nursing Practice Careers in CO

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 46% $105,560
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 practice.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Registered Nursing 3,166
Public Health Nursing 1,430
Nursing Administration 1,203
Adult Health Nursing 455
Family Practice Nursing 127
Nursing Research & Other 34
Mental Health Nursing 22
Maternal & Neonatal Nursing 18

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