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Nursing & Nursing Assistants in Colorado

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Colorado

1,687 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In this state, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 6th most popular major out of a total 45 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,397
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 290
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 290

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.9%
  • White: 43.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 26,620 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Colorado

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $32,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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

227 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,537 Total Students

A typical student attending FRCC will pay a net price of $10,987. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,938 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,091 Total Students

A typical student attending CCD will pay a net price of $11,381. In their early career, CCD grads earn an average salary of $31,174. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,086 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,576. Graduates earn an average $29,948 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

#5

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs
119 Degrees in Major Awarded
14% Graduation Rate
5,134 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $6,002.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,940 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,705 a year. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,035 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,822. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 42% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Colorado Mesa University

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

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. 89% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
781 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,633. 72% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Otero Junior College

La Junta
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,151 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,980. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in CO

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 31% $32,000
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 22% $51,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Allied Health Professions 1,830
Allied Health Services 1,413
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,039
Dental Support Services 517
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 310
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 210
Health Sciences & Services 191
Mental & Social Health Services 72

View all majors related to Nursing & Nursing Assistants

View Nationwide Nursing & Nursing Assistants Report

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