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2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

43 Schools Ranked
$4,852 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,691 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for nursing students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular 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 43 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Davis Technical College

Kaysville, Utah
108 Total Awards
$10,173 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Davis Technical College to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Rocky Mountains Region . Kaysville, Utah is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 108 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,173 in student loans. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

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89 Total Awards
$14,458 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Concorde Career College - Aurora. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Aurora, Colorado, the very small private for-profit school awarded 89 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,458 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Concorde Career College - Aurora. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Wyoming Community College District. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Northern Wyoming Community College District is located in Sheridan, Wyoming and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 53 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Students from Wyoming who attend Northern Wyoming Community College District full time pay an average of $4,590 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Northern Wyoming Community College District. In fact, around 37% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Casper College

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

You’ll be in good company if you attend Casper College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Casper College is a small public school situated in Casper, Wyoming. It awarded 52 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Wyoming who attend Casper College full time pay an average of $3,480 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,520. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Casper College accumulate an average of $15,511 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

Casper College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Laramie County Community College

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

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Laramie County Community College is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. LCCC is a small public school situated in Cheyenne, Wyoming. It awarded 46 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Wyoming pay an average of $4,613 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend LCCC. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

Online courses are available at LCCC, 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 45% took at least some of their classes online.

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46 Total Awards
$10,780 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Bridgerland Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in Logan, Utah, the small public school handed out 46 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,780 in student loans. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Bridgerland ATC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 7% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Utah State University

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

Utah State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Logan, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 43 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at USU is $8,960. Out-of-state students 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. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at USU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho
42 Total Awards
$14,388 Avg Student Debt

College of Southern Idaho came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Twin Falls, Idaho, the medium-sized public school awarded 42 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from College of Southern Idaho accumulate an average of $14,388 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at College of Southern Idaho. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 41% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full College of Southern Idaho Report

41 Total Awards
$17,703 Avg Student Debt

Carrington College, Boise did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Carrington College, Boise is a very small private for-profit school situated in Boise, Idaho. It awarded 41 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,703 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Carrington College, Boise. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Carrington College, Boise Report

#10

Snow College

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

With a ranking of #10, Snow College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Ephraim, Utah, and it awarded 40 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Utah pay an average of $4,000 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Snow College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,476. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Snow College accumulate an average of $13,232 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

Snow College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#11

Uintah Basin Technical College

Roosevelt, Utah
39 Total Awards
$14,441 Avg Student Debt

Uintah Basin Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. UBTech is a small public school situated in Roosevelt, Utah. It awarded 39 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,441 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Uintah Basin Technical College Report

#12

Otero Junior College

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

Otero Junior College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Otero JC is a public institution located in La Junta, Colorado. The school has a small population, and it awarded 37 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,107 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Otero JC. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Otero JC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 28% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Otero Junior College Report

37 Total Awards
$11,950 Avg Student Debt

Ogden-Weber Technical College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This small public school is located in Ogden, Utah, and it awarded 37 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Ogden-Weber Tech College accumulate an average of $11,950 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

Ogden-Weber Tech 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. In fact, around 2% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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36 Total Awards
$11,556 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Mountainland Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Lehi, Utah, and it awarded 36 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,556 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

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#14

Colorado Mesa University

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

Colorado Mesa University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Grand Junction, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 36 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $9,000 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Colorado Mesa. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,322. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,033 in student loans. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Colorado Mesa does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Colorado Mesa University Report

#16

Pima Medical Institute - Aurora

Aurora, Colorado
35 Total Awards
$11,212 Avg Student Debt

Pima Medical Institute - Aurora did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Aurora, Colorado is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 35 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,212 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

PMI Aurora does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 1% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#17

Pueblo Community College

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

Pueblo Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Pueblo Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Pueblo, Colorado that handed out 29 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Colorado who attend Pueblo Community College full time pay an average of $4,536 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,958. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Pueblo Community College accumulate an average of $14,228 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Pueblo Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 35% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Pueblo Community College Report

#18

College of Eastern Idaho

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

College of Eastern Idaho came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the small public school awarded 26 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CEI is $4,126. 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. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CEI. In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#19

Western Wyoming Community College

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

Western Wyoming Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. WWCC is a public institution located in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The school has a small population, and it awarded 23 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Wyoming pay an average of $3,600 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WWCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,640. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,791 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

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.

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#20

Trinidad State Junior College

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

Trinidad State Junior College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Trinidad, Colorado is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 22 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,176 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Trinidad State Junior College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,631. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Trinidad State Junior College accumulate an average of $9,941 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

Trinidad State Junior 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. In 2019-2020 about 17% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#21

Community College of Denver

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

Community College of Denver ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. CCD is a public institution located in Denver, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 20 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CCD is $4,745. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,167. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,422 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CCD does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#22

Front Range Community College

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

With a ranking of #22, Front Range Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Front Range Community College is a fairly large public school located in Westminster, Colorado that handed out 19 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,032 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FRCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,454. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,281 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since FRCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Front Range Community College Report

#23

North Idaho College

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

North Idaho College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. North Idaho College is a small public school located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho that handed out 18 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NIC is $4,960. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,736. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from NIC accumulate an average of $13,488 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

NIC 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 80% took at least some of their classes online.

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#23

Morgan Community College

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

With a ranking of #23, Morgan Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Fort Morgan, Colorado, the small public school awarded 18 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $3,852 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Morgan Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,274. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Morgan Community College accumulate an average of $12,477 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

Morgan 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Morgan Community College Report

#25

Dixie Technical College

Saint George, Utah
15 Total Awards
$9,554 Avg Student Debt

Dixie Technical College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Dixie Tech is a very small public school situated in Saint George, Utah. It awarded 15 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Dixie Tech accumulate an average of $9,554 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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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