Registered Nurse Programs in Colorado: 28 Colleges and Schools
28 Colorado schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 3,078 students: 21 public, 2 private nonprofit, 5 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
28
Schools in Colorado
3,078
Graduates in 2024
21
Public colleges
5
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Colorado · CIP 51.3801
28 schools in Colorado graduated 3,078 RNs in 2024, out of 2,125 schools nationally. By type: 21 public, 2 private nonprofit, 5 private for-profit. Credentials offered: bachelor's (21), associate (15), certificate (12), master's (5), doctorate (2).
The largest program is Denver College of Nursing in Denver with 491 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 28 Colorado schools
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Public · 75%
2
Private nonprofit · 7%
5
Private for-profit · 18%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Colorado
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver College of Nursing | Denver | 491 |
| 2 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Denver | 317 |
| 3 | Regis University | Denver | 253 |
| 4 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | 220 |
| 5 | Pikes Peak State College | Colorado Springs | 188 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Colorado by city
Sponsored programs
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28 of 28 schools listed · 18 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver · 4 schools | ||||
| Denver College of Nursing | Private for-profit | associate, bachelor's, master's | 491 | Website ↗ |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Public | bachelor's, doctorate | 317 | Website ↗ |
| Regis University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 253 | Website ↗ |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Public | bachelor's | 84 | Website ↗ |
| Aurora · 3 schools | ||||
| Community College of Aurora | Public | associate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora | Private for-profit | bachelor's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Concorde Career College-Aurora | Private for-profit | bachelor's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Colorado Springs · 3 schools | ||||
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Public | bachelor's, master's, certificate, doctorate | 220 | Website ↗ |
| Pikes Peak State College | Public | associate, bachelor's, certificate | 188 | Website ↗ |
| Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs | Private for-profit | bachelor's | 177 | Website ↗ |
| Greeley · 2 schools | ||||
| University of Northern Colorado | Public | bachelor's, master's | 163 | Website ↗ |
| Aims Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 33 | Website ↗ |
| Lakewood · 2 schools | ||||
| Colorado Christian University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 81 | Website ↗ |
| Red Rocks Community College | Public | certificate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Pueblo · 2 schools | ||||
| Colorado State University Pueblo | Public | bachelor's, master's, certificate | 141 | Website ↗ |
| Pueblo Community College | Public | certificate, associate, bachelor's | 122 | Website ↗ |
| Alamosa · 1 school | ||||
| Adams State University | Public | bachelor's | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Morgan · 1 school | ||||
| Morgan Community College | Public | associate, bachelor's | 37 | Website ↗ |
| Glenwood Springs · 1 school | ||||
| Colorado Mountain College | Public | associate, bachelor's | 71 | Website ↗ |
| Grand Junction · 1 school | ||||
| Colorado Mesa University | Public | associate, bachelor's, master's | 164 | Website ↗ |
| Greenwood Village · 1 school | ||||
| Platt College-Aurora | Private for-profit | bachelor's | 85 | Website ↗ |
| La Junta · 1 school | ||||
| Otero College | Public | associate | 22 | Website ↗ |
| Lamar · 1 school | ||||
| Lamar Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 16 | Website ↗ |
| Littleton · 1 school | ||||
| Arapahoe Community College | Public | certificate, associate, bachelor's | 100 | Website ↗ |
| Rangely · 1 school | ||||
| Colorado Northwestern Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Sterling · 1 school | ||||
| Northeastern Junior College | Public | certificate, associate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Trinidad · 1 school | ||||
| Trinidad State College | Public | certificate, associate, bachelor's | 52 | Website ↗ |
| Westminster · 1 school | ||||
| Front Range Community College | Public | certificate, associate, bachelor's | 181 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 28 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 28 | 3,078 | this page |
| Kansas | 37 | 2,050 | Programs in Kansas → |
| Arizona | 34 | 9,469 | Programs in Arizona → |
| Oklahoma | 30 | 2,813 | Programs in Oklahoma → |
| New Mexico | 22 | 1,460 | Programs in New Mexico → |
| Utah | 19 | 10,130 | Programs in Utah → |
| Nebraska | 15 | 1,451 | Programs in Nebraska → |
| Wyoming | 8 | 423 | Programs in Wyoming → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about RN programs in Colorado
- How many RN programs are in Colorado?
- 28 colleges and schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 3,078 students.
- Which Colorado program is the largest?
- Denver College of Nursing in Denver, with 491 graduates in 2024, followed by University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver (317).
- Are Colorado programs mostly public?
- Yes: 21 public, 2 private nonprofit, 5 private for-profit of the 28 schools.
- What does an RN earn in Colorado?
- Typical RN pay in Colorado is $100,260 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $97,550 nationally.