by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Colorado State University - Pueblo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State University - Pueblo was ranked #831 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #9 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 233 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 335 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 391 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 537 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 831 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Pueblo handed out 139 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Colorado State University - Pueblo. This makes it the #284 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Colorado State University - Pueblo is $71,714. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Colorado State University - Pueblo, nursing students borrow a median amount of $22,607 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Colorado State University - Pueblo paid an average of $613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $286 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,870 | $14,711 |
| Fees | $2,531 | $2,531 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,596 | $11,596 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,738 | $4,738 |
Learn more about Colorado State University - Pueblo tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State University - Pueblo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Pueblo with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Colorado State University - Pueblo does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Colorado State University - Pueblo Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Colorado State University - Pueblo make a median salary of $118,401 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 29 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Colorado State University - Pueblo, about 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Pueblo with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Colorado State University - Pueblo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Health Professions | 44 |
| Allied Health Professions | 13 |