by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 41 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,938 associate degrees in nursing to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of nursing for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for nursing students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in nursing.
AmeriTech College - Draper is a wonderful option for students interested in an associate degree in nursing. AmeriTech College - Draper is a small private for-profit college located in the large suburb of Draper.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program report average early career earnings of $53,159.
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It is hard to beat Weber State University if you want to pursue an associate degree in nursing. Located in the city of Ogden, WSU is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Soon after graduating, nursing associate recipients typically earn an average of $45,437 in their early careers.
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Trinidad State Junior College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in nursing. Located in the remote town of Trinidad, Trinidad State Junior College is a public college with a small student population.
Those nursing students who get their associate degree from Trinidad State Junior College receive $4,499 more than the typical nursing student.
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Denver College of Nursing is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in nursing. Denver College of Nursing is a small private for-profit college located in the large city of Denver.
Nursing associate degree recipients from Denver College of Nursing get an earnings boost of approximately $2,677 over the average income of nursing majors.
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USU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Logan.
After graduating, nursing associate recipients generally make about $48,939 in the first five years of their career.
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Located in the remote town of La Junta, Otero JC is a public college with a small student population.
Associate recipients from the nursing program at Otero Junior College make $11,599 more than the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
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UVU is a very large public university located in the small city of Orem.More information about a associate in nursing from Utah Valley University
Pueblo Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize city of Pueblo.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program report average early career wages of $58,319.
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FRCC is a large public college located in the large suburb of Westminster.
After graduation, nursing associate recipients typically make an average of $53,933 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the small city of Coeur d'Alene, NIC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in nursing from North Idaho College
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Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 2,938 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 951 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 660 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 568 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 396 |
| Dental Support Services | 333 |
| Other Health Professions | 132 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 113 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 104 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 73 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 36 |
