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Nursing Assistant in Colorado

Nursing Assistant Schools in Colorado

1,363 Nursing Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In this state, Nursing Assistant is the 4th most popular major out of a total 126 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Assistant Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,363

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.0%
  • White: 45.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Assistant Grads in Colorado

21,070 people in the state and 1,450,960 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing assistant.

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Wages for Nursing Assistant Jobs in Colorado

In this state, nursing assistant 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 nursing assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

212 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,537 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,983 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,987. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid.

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,938 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,795. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#3

Colorado Mountain College

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

70% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,072 a year. A typical student attending Colorado Mountain College will pay a net price of $6,002.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,940 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending Aims Community College will pay a net price of $9,679.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,035 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. A typical student attending Red Rocks Community College will pay a net price of $10,822. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,091 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,174 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,086 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,576. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,948 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
787 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 83% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $17,723.

#9

Colorado Mesa University

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

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,839 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $8,825.

Nursing Assistant Careers in CO

Some of the careers nursing assistant majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 31% $32,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Licensed Practical Nursing 221
Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants 89

View all majors related to Nursing Assistant

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