Licensed Practical Nurse Programs in Colorado: 14 Colleges and Schools
14 Colorado schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 316 students: 13 public, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Colorado · CIP 51.3901
14 schools in Colorado graduated 316 LPNs in 2024, out of 1,050 schools nationally. By type: 13 public, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (14).
The largest program is Emily Griffith Technical College in Denver with 70 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 14 Colorado schools
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Largest programs in Colorado
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emily Griffith Technical College | Denver | 70 |
| 2 | Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction | 41 |
| 3 | Pima Medical Institute-Aurora | Aurora | 36 |
| 4 | Trinidad State College | Trinidad | 29 |
| 5 | Morgan Community College | Fort Morgan | 28 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Colorado by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora · 2 schools | ||||
| Pima Medical Institute-Aurora | Private for-profit | certificate | 36 | Website ↗ |
| Pickens Technical College | Public | certificate | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Denver · 2 schools | ||||
| Emily Griffith Technical College | Public | certificate | 70 | Website ↗ |
| Community College of Denver | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Morgan · 1 school | ||||
| Morgan Community College | Public | certificate | 28 | Website ↗ |
| Grand Junction · 1 school | ||||
| Colorado Mesa University | Public | certificate | 41 | Website ↗ |
| Greeley · 1 school | ||||
| Aims Community College | Public | certificate | 3 | Website ↗ |
| La Junta · 1 school | ||||
| Otero College | Public | certificate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Lamar · 1 school | ||||
| Lamar Community College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Pueblo · 1 school | ||||
| Pueblo Community College | Public | certificate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Rangely · 1 school | ||||
| Colorado Northwestern Community College | Public | certificate | 9 | Website ↗ |
| Sterling · 1 school | ||||
| Northeastern Junior College | Public | certificate | 9 | Website ↗ |
| Trinidad · 1 school | ||||
| Trinidad State College | Public | certificate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| Westminster · 1 school | ||||
| Front Range Community College | Public | certificate | 22 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 14 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 14 | 316 | this page |
| Oklahoma | 32 | 1,115 | Programs in Oklahoma → |
| Kansas | 19 | 643 | Programs in Kansas → |
| Arizona | 19 | 441 | Programs in Arizona → |
| Utah | 11 | 423 | Programs in Utah → |
| New Mexico | 10 | 166 | Programs in New Mexico → |
| Nebraska | 8 | 335 | Programs in Nebraska → |
| Wyoming | 4 | 192 | Programs in Wyoming → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about LPN programs in Colorado
- How many LPN programs are in Colorado?
- 14 colleges and schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 316 students.
- Which Colorado program is the largest?
- Emily Griffith Technical College in Denver, with 70 graduates in 2024, followed by Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction (41).
- Are Colorado programs mostly public?
- Yes: 13 public, 1 private for-profit of the 14 schools.
- What does an LPN earn in Colorado?
- Typical LPN pay in Colorado is $73,880 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,400 nationally.