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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Colorado

16 Schools Ranked
$10,735 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$29,208 Avg Student Debt

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The Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Colorado ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 16 schools in Colorado to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for nursing students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Colorado

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$9,384 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,030 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus the best school in Colorado for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CU Anschutz is $9,384. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $26,376. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CU Anschutz accumulate an average of $28,030 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CU Anschutz. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
$10,666 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,336 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Northern Colorado is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at University of Northern Colorado is $10,666. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,785. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,336 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since University of Northern Colorado does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

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$12,581 Average Tuition & Fees
$39,244 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 16 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs landed the # 3 spot on the list.

If you want to attend Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs, expect to pay an average of $12,581 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $39,244 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
$39,610 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,679 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Regis University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $39,610 to cover tuition and fees at Regis U. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,679 in student loans.

Regis U does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$9,005 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,825 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 16 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado State University - Pueblo landed the # 5 spot on the list.

Students from Colorado who attend Colorado State University - Pueblo full time pay an average of $9,005 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,659. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,825 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Colorado State University - Pueblo. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
$10,994 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,627 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.

In-state students pay an average of $10,994 in tuition and fees if they attend UCCS full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,270. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,627 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at UCCS, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Adams State University

Alamosa, Colorado
$9,680 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,227 Avg Student Debt

Adams State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $9,680 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Adams State. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,933. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Adams State accumulate an average of $26,227 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Adams State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 29% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado
$9,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,073 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Colorado Mesa University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Colorado Mesa is $9,000. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,322. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Colorado Mesa accumulate an average of $26,073 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Colorado Mesa does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$10,021 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,409 Avg Student Debt

Metropolitan State University of Denver ranked #9 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado list.

In-state students pay an average of $10,021 in tuition and fees if they attend MSU Denver full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $27,502. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from MSU Denver accumulate an average of $28,409 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at MSU Denver. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, Colorado
$4,860 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,030 Avg Student Debt

Colorado Mountain College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Colorado Mountain College is $4,860. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,484. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,030 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Colorado Mountain College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Morgan Community College

Fort Morgan, Colorado
$3,852 Average Tuition & Fees

Morgan Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Morgan Community College is $3,852. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,274.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Morgan Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Colorado Christian University

Lakewood, Colorado
$25,473 Average Tuition & Fees
$39,513 Avg Student Debt

Colorado Christian University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list.

CCU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $25,473. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CCU accumulate an average of $39,513 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CCU. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
$3,981 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, Pikes Peak Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $3,981 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend PPCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,403.

PPCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#14

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, Colorado
$4,080 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, Arapahoe Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.

In-state students pay an average of $4,080 in tuition and fees if they attend Arapahoe Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,502.

Online courses are available at Arapahoe Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 33% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#15

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
$4,032 Average Tuition & Fees

Front Range Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FRCC is $4,032. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,454.

Some students may be able to take online classes at FRCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado
$4,536 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,246 Avg Student Debt

Pueblo Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,536 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pueblo Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,958. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,246 in student loans.

Pueblo Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 35% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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