by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UCCS. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCCS among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #772 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 772 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Colorado | 6 of 22 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 20 of 72 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in nursing at UCCS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 167 |
| Master’s | 45 |
| Professional Certificate | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Colorado Colorado Springs awarded 167 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
UCCS is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado | 6 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 17 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 520 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at UCCS earn a median of $78,189 a year. This is higher than $58,851, the median for all majors at UCCS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCCS, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $28,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,559, the typical median for all majors at UCCS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,296 | $23,155 |
| Fees | $1,884 | $1,884 |
Learn more about UCCS tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UCCS are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
UCCS conferred 167 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UCCS. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 45 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 7 |
