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2024 Best Nursing Schools in Colorado

23 Colleges in Colorado
3,901 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$69,742 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #3 in popularity, nursing is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 23 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Nursing Schools in Colorado ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,901 degrees in nursing during the 2021-2022 academic year.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Nursing School

Best Nursing Schools in Colorado The nursing program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Nursing rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for nursing schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Nursing Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Nursing
Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing
Master's Degrees in Nursing
Doctor's Degrees in Nursing

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nursing Schools in Colorado list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Nursing in Colorado

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the nursing degree levels they offer.

10 Top Colorado Schools in Nursing

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
467 Nursing Degrees Awarded
4.9% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in nursing has to check out Denver College of Nursing. Denver College of Nursing is a small private for-profit college located in the city of Denver.

There were roughly 467 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Denver College of Nursing in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program report average early career income of $60,390.

More information about a degree in nursing from Denver College of Nursing

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
444 Nursing Degrees Awarded
1.4% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Regis University if you want to pursue a degree in nursing. Regis U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Denver. A Best Colleges rank of #742 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Regis U is a great university overall.

There were about 444 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Regis U in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nursing degree program at Regis University get $9,974 more than the standard college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
474 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$89,151 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in nursing. CU Anschutz is a very large public university located in the city of Denver. A Best Colleges rank of #585 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CU Anschutz is a great university overall.

There were roughly 474 nursing students who graduated with this degree at CU Anschutz in the most recent data year. Those nursing students who get their degree from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus receive $19,409 more than the typical nursing grad.

More information about a degree in nursing from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
80 Nursing Degrees Awarded
7.5% Growth in Graduates

Otero Junior College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in nursing. Located in the town of La Junta, Otero JC is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #941 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Otero JC is a great college overall.

There were about 80 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Otero JC in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program make about $68,624 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in nursing from Otero Junior College

5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
66 Nursing Degrees Awarded
10.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the remote town of Trinidad, Trinidad State Junior College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 22nd out of 33 colleges for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were about 66 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Trinidad State Junior College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, nursing degree recipients usually earn an average of $61,524 in their early careers.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
211 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$85,073 Median Starting Salary

University of Northern Colorado is a medium-sized public university located in the midsize city of Greeley. A Best Colleges rank of #701 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Northern Colorado is a great university overall.

There were roughly 211 nursing students who graduated with this degree at University of Northern Colorado in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nursing degree program at University of Northern Colorado make $15,330 more than the standard graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in nursing from University of Northern Colorado

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
286 Nursing Degrees Awarded
10.5% Growth in Graduates

UCCS is a large public university located in the large city of Colorado Springs. A Best Colleges rank of #953 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCCS is a great university overall.

There were about 286 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UCCS in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the nursing major at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs earn $8,215 more than the average college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in nursing from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
130 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$58,319 Median Starting Salary

Pueblo Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize city of Pueblo. This college ranks 20th out of 33 schools for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were about 130 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Pueblo Community College in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, nursing degree recipients usually make about $58,319 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in nursing from Pueblo Community College

9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
174 Nursing Degrees Awarded
2.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Pueblo, Colorado State University - Pueblo is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 27th out of 33 schools for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were about 174 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State University - Pueblo in the most recent data year. Those nursing students who get their degree from Colorado State University - Pueblo make $14,389 more than the standard nursing graduate.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Utah26617,481
Idaho2191,593
Montana188743
Wyoming162397

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Nursing Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
Registered Nursing3,386
Nursing Administration362
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing85
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing26
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing20
Nursing Practice16
Nursing Science6

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Majors Similar to Nursing

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services2,021
Allied Health Professions1,869
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants1,687
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services1,573
Dental Support Services489
Medicine465
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science397
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services283
Public Health227
Communication Sciences223

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