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Nursing Assistants & Aides Schools in Colorado

1,301 students earned Nursing Assistant degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Nursing Assistants & Aides is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 126 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Assistants & Aides 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 1,301
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,301
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,301

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: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.1%
  • White: 49.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Assistants & Aides 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 Assistants & Aides 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
18,703 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Graduates earn an average $35,365 after graduation.

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,551 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 83% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#3

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs
119 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,315 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,300 after earning their degree at this institution. 26% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,981 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,654. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,543 after earning their degree at this institution.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,029 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,932. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,432 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,273 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,851. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,059 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,898. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
874 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,217. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. In their early career, Intellitec College - Grand Junction grads earn an average salary of $24,301.

#9

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,519 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,835 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, CCA grads earn an average salary of $33,964.

Nursing Assistants & Aides 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

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