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2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

25 Schools Ranked
$4,879 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,691 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which nursing program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 25 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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Top Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region of the U.S.

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#1

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
$8,960 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,061 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Utah State University to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Rocky Mountains Region .

Full-time students from Utah pay an average of $8,960 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend USU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,435. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from USU accumulate an average of $15,061 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since USU does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#2

College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls, Idaho
$4,126 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,886 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 25 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, College of Eastern Idaho landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Full-time students from Idaho pay an average of $4,126 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CEI. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,222. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,886 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CEI. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$6,022 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,417 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Montana State University - Billings is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Full-time students from Montana pay an average of $6,022 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Montana State University - Billings. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,352. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Montana State University - Billings accumulate an average of $10,417 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Montana State University - Billings. In 2019-2020 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
$4,960 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,488 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend North Idaho College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.

Students from Idaho who attend NIC full time pay an average of $4,960 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,736. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,488 in student loans.

NIC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Laramie County Community College

Cheyenne, Wyoming
$4,613 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,017 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Laramie County Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.

Students from Wyoming who attend LCCC full time pay an average of $4,613 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,913. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from LCCC accumulate an average of $13,017 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

LCCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.

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$4,590 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,823 Avg Student Debt

Northern Wyoming Community College District came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northern Wyoming Community College District is $4,590. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,890. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Northern Wyoming Community College District accumulate an average of $10,823 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northern Wyoming Community College District. During the 2019-2020 year, about 37% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Otero Junior College

La Junta, Colorado
$4,107 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,345 Avg Student Debt

Otero Junior College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.

Students from Colorado who attend Otero JC full time pay an average of $4,107 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,563. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,345 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Otero JC. In fact, around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Casper College

Casper, Wyoming
$3,480 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,511 Avg Student Debt

Casper College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.

Full-time students from Wyoming pay an average of $3,480 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Casper College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,520. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,511 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Casper College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

Morgan Community College

Fort Morgan, Colorado
$3,852 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,477 Avg Student Debt

Morgan Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.

In-state students pay an average of $3,852 in tuition and fees if they attend Morgan Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,274. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,477 in student loans.

Morgan Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

Trinidad State Junior College

Trinidad, Colorado
$4,176 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,941 Avg Student Debt

Trinidad State Junior College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.

Students from Colorado who attend Trinidad State Junior College full time pay an average of $4,176 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,631. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,941 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Trinidad State Junior College. In fact, around 17% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$4,140 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,158 Avg Student Debt

Colorado Northwestern Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,140 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CNCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,596. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CNCC accumulate an average of $17,158 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CNCC. In fact, around 25% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Colorado Northwestern Community College Report

#12

Lamar Community College

Lamar, Colorado
$4,136 Average Tuition & Fees

Lamar Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LCC is $4,136. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,592.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at LCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 21% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado
$9,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,033 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Colorado Mesa University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Students from Colorado who attend Colorado Mesa full time pay an average of $9,000 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $22,322. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Colorado Mesa accumulate an average of $15,033 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Colorado Mesa. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Colorado Mesa University Report

$3,477 Average Tuition & Fees

Helena College University of Montana ranked #14 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Helena College is $3,477. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,570.

Helena 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 40% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, Idaho
$4,336 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,086 Avg Student Debt

College of Western Idaho did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CWI accumulate an average of $12,086 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

CWI 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. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full College of Western Idaho Report

#16

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho
$14,388 Avg Student Debt

College of Southern Idaho ranked #16 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,388 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at College of Southern Idaho. In fact, around 41% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#17

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado
$4,536 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,228 Avg Student Debt

Pueblo Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #17 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pueblo Community College is $4,536. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,958. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,228 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Pueblo Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 35% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#18

Western Wyoming Community College

Rock Springs, Wyoming
$3,600 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,791 Avg Student Debt

Western Wyoming Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $3,600 in tuition and fees if they attend WWCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,640. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from WWCC accumulate an average of $10,791 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WWCC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Western Wyoming Community College Report

#19

Northwest College

Powell, Wyoming
$4,862 Average Tuition & Fees

Northwest College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.

In-state students pay an average of $4,862 in tuition and fees if they attend Northwest Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,162.

One thing to take note of is that Northwest Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#20

Flathead Valley Community College

Kalispell, Montana
$6,721 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,994 Avg Student Debt

Flathead Valley Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.

In-state students pay an average of $6,721 in tuition and fees if they attend Flathead Valley Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,643. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Flathead Valley Community College accumulate an average of $15,994 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Flathead Valley Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 30% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#21

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
$7,872 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,493 Avg Student Debt

Idaho State University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.

Students from Idaho who attend ISU full time pay an average of $7,872 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,326. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ISU accumulate an average of $16,493 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

ISU 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. In 2019-2020 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Idaho State University Report

#22

Snow College

Ephraim, Utah
$4,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,232 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #22, Snow College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Full-time students from Utah pay an average of $4,000 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Snow College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,476. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,232 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Snow College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Snow College Report

#23

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
$4,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,281 Avg Student Debt

Front Range Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $4,032 in tuition and fees if they attend FRCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,454. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from FRCC accumulate an average of $19,281 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you 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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#24

Aims Community College

Greeley, Colorado
$2,762 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,470 Avg Student Debt

Aims Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list.

Students from Colorado who attend Aims Community College full time pay an average of $2,762 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,418. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Aims Community College accumulate an average of $13,470 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Aims Community College. In 2019-2020 about 83% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#25

Community College of Denver

Denver, Colorado
$4,745 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,422 Avg Student Debt

Community College of Denver ranked #25 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CCD is $4,745. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,167. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,422 in loans while pursuing their degree.

CCD 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. In 2019-2020 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 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%.

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