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2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Colorado

17 Schools Ranked
$4,722 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$10,629 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which nursing program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Colorado to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 17 schools in Colorado to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs 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:

109 Total Awards
$9,744 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Concorde Career College - Aurora to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Colorado. Aurora, Colorado is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 109 students in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,744 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

Since Concorde Career College - Aurora is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#2

Otero Junior College

La Junta, Colorado
68 Total Awards
$4,226 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,904 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Otero Junior College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Colorado list. This very small public school is located in La Junta, Colorado, and it awarded 68 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,226 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Otero JC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,730. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,904 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

Otero JC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 32% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#3

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado
155 Total Awards
$9,297 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,834 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 17 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado Mesa University landed the # 3 spot on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Grand Junction, Colorado, and it awarded 155 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Colorado who attend Colorado Mesa full time pay an average of $9,297 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,019. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Colorado Mesa accumulate an average of $12,834 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Colorado Mesa. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.

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219 Total Awards
$7,386 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Pima Medical Institute - Aurora is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Pima Medical Institute - Aurora is a very small private for-profit school located in Aurora, Colorado that handed out 219 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from PMI Aurora accumulate an average of $7,386 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since PMI Aurora does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 8% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#5

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado
94 Total Awards
$4,626 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,179 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Pueblo Community College is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Pueblo Community College is a public institution located in Pueblo, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 94 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,626 in tuition and fees if they attend Pueblo Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,275. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Pueblo Community College accumulate an average of $10,179 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Pueblo Community College. In fact, around 33% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#6

Trinidad State Junior College

Trinidad, Colorado
114 Total Awards
$5,240 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,699 Avg Student Debt

Trinidad State Junior College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Colorado list. Trinidad State Junior College is a public institution located in Trinidad, Colorado. The school has a small population, and it awarded 114 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,240 in tuition and fees if they attend Trinidad State Junior College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,360. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,699 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Trinidad State Junior College. In fact, around 15% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#7

Community College of Denver

Denver, Colorado
87 Total Awards
$4,586 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,607 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Community College of Denver did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. CCD is a public institution located in Denver, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 87 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,586 in tuition and fees if they attend CCD full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,235. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,607 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

Online courses are available at CCD, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
291 Total Awards
$4,126 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,686 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Front Range Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. FRCC is a fairly large public school situated in Westminster, Colorado. It awarded 291 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Colorado who attend FRCC full time pay an average of $4,126 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,776. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from FRCC accumulate an average of $13,686 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

Online courses are available at FRCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 33% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Morgan Community College

Fort Morgan, Colorado
40 Total Awards
$3,930 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,636 Avg Student Debt

Morgan Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Colorado list. Morgan Community College is a small public school located in Fort Morgan, Colorado that handed out 40 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,930 in tuition and fees if they attend Morgan Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,579. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Morgan Community College accumulate an average of $8,636 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Morgan Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Lamar Community College

Lamar, Colorado
19 Total Awards
$4,216 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Lamar Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. LCC is a very small public school situated in Lamar, Colorado. It awarded 19 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,216 in tuition and fees if they attend LCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,720. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

LCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 19% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#11

Pickens Technical College

Aurora, Colorado
156 Total Awards
$4,930 Average Tuition & Fees

Pickens Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Colorado ranking. Aurora, Colorado is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 156 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,930 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pickens Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,830. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

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#11

Aims Community College

Greeley, Colorado
90 Total Awards
$2,954 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,166 Avg Student Debt

Aims Community College 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 #11 on the list. Aims Community College is a public institution located in Greeley, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 90 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $2,954 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Aims Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,850. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Aims Community College accumulate an average of $9,166 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.

Online courses are available at Aims Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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53 Total Awards
$4,236 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,551 Avg Student Debt

Colorado Northwestern Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Colorado ranking. This small public school is located in Rangely, Colorado, and it awarded 53 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,236 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CNCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,740. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,551 in student loans. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.

CNCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 25% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#14

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, Colorado
54 Total Awards
$4,980 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,656 Avg Student Debt

Colorado Mountain College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Colorado list. Colorado Mountain College is a medium-sized public school situated in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. It awarded 54 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Colorado Mountain College is $4,980. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,820. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,656 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Colorado Mountain College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 27% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#14

Northeastern Junior College

Sterling, Colorado
56 Total Awards
$5,345 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,586 Avg Student Debt

Northeastern Junior College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Located in Sterling, Colorado, the small public school handed out 56 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $5,345 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NJC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,691. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,586 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

NJC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 30% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#14

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, Colorado
135 Total Awards
$4,080 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,256 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Arapahoe Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Arapahoe Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Littleton, Colorado. It awarded 135 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Arapahoe Community College is $4,080. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,502. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Arapahoe Community College accumulate an average of $10,256 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

Arapahoe Community College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#14

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
160 Total Awards
$4,065 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,556 Avg Student Debt

Pikes Peak Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. PPCC is a public institution located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 160 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,065 in tuition and fees if they attend PPCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,714. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,556 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

PPCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 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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