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Registered Nursing Schools in Colorado

3,386 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A Registered Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,289
Associate Degree 720
Master’s Degree 137
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 124
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 66
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 66
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 45
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.6%
  • White: 62.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Colorado

53,020 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $62,720, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

444 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,072 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 17% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,862 after earning their degree at this institution.

313 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,267 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at CU Anschutz.

274 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
5,566 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,916. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,613 after earning their degree at this institution. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

251 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,031 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. 60% of the teachers are full time.

230 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,348 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 56% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
186 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,907 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,898.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
6,110 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,999.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,938 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $11,795. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
17,678 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $13,806.

Registered Nursing Careers in CO

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 36% $59,140
Registered Nurses 36% $72,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Public Health Nursing 1,430
Nursing Administration 1,203
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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