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2021 Best Nursing Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in Colorado

10 Colleges
2,289 Bachelor's Degrees
$28,959 Avg Cost*

Finding the Best Nursing Schools for Non-Traditional Students

Best Nursing Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in ColoradoNursing is one of the most popular subjects to study in Colorado. With 2,289 bachelor's degrees handed out in <nil>, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state. This means that colleges and universities in the state were responsible for awarding 1.4% of all the nursing bachelor's degrees in the country.

This year's Best Nursing Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in Colorado ranking analyzed 10 colleges that offered a bachelor's degree in nursing. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great nursing programs and a strong support system for non-traditional students.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the nursing program at the school, affordability, and non-traditional population. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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2021 Best Nursing Schools for Non-Traditional Students in Colorado

The colleges and universities below are the best for non-traditional students studying nursing.

Top 10 Best Nursing Schools for Non-Traditional Students

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Regis University
Denver, CO

Regis University has taken the #1 spot in this year's nursing ranking for non-traditional students. Regis U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver. Regis U not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #1 on our Best Colleges for Nursing in Colorado list.

About 0.7% of Regis U students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. There are approximately 2,010 students at Regis U that take at least one class online. 1,583 students are part time.

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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus landed the #2 spot in our 2021 best nursing schools for non-traditional students. Located in the city of Denver, CU Anschutz is a public school with a fairly large student population. CU Anschutz also took the #2 spot in our Best Colleges for Nursing in Colorado rankings.

About 0.9% of CU Anschutz students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. Approximately 8,659 students take at least one class online at CU Anschutz. 11,636 of CU Anschutz students are attending part time.

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Our rankings recognize University of Colorado at Colorado Springs as the #3 school in this year's rankings. UCCS is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Colorado Springs. As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCCS, the school also landed the #4 rank in our Best Colleges for Nursing in Colorado ranking.

The student loan default rate at UCCS is lower than is typical, just 1.4% of students default in three years. Approximately 4,485 students take at least one class online at UCCS. About 4,071 of the students at UCCS are attending part time.

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Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs landed the #4 spot in our 2021 best nursing schools for non-traditional students. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Colorado Springs. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs also made our Best Colleges for Nursing in Colorado list, coming in at #8.

About 4.3% of Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. 23,963 of Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs students are exclusively distance learners. 8,289 students are part time.

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The #5 spot in this year's ranking belongs to University of Northern Colorado. University of Northern Colorado is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Greeley. University of Northern Colorado not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #3 on our Best Colleges for Nursing in Colorado list.

The student loan default rate at University of Northern Colorado is lower than is typical, just 0.9% of students default in three years. There are approximately 3,583 students at University of Northern Colorado that take at least one class online. 3,468 students are part time.

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Colorado Christian University comes in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Lakewood, CCU is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population. CCU also made our Best Colleges for Nursing in Colorado list, coming in at #5.

The student loan default rate at CCU is lower than is typical, just 2.2% of students default in three years. 4,417 of CCU students are exclusively distance learners. About 5,948 of the students at CCU are attending part time.

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Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Colorado Mesa University earned the #7 spot in our 2021 rankings. Colorado Mesa is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Grand Junction. In addition to being on our best for non-traditional students list, Colorado Mesa has also earned the #7 rank in our Best Colleges for Nursing in Colorado ranking.

The student loan default rate at Colorado Mesa is lower than is typical, just 3.4% of students default in three years. Approximately 3,172 students take at least one class online at Colorado Mesa. 2,203 of Colorado Mesa students are attending part time.

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Colorado State University - Pueblo comes in at #8 in this year's ranking. Colorado State University - Pueblo is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Pueblo. Colorado State University - Pueblo also made our Best Colleges for Nursing in Colorado list, coming in at #6.

About 3.1% of Colorado State University - Pueblo students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. There are approximately 2,048 students at Colorado State University - Pueblo that take at least one class online. 3,072 of Colorado State University - Pueblo students are attending part time.

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Our rankings recognize Metropolitan State University of Denver as the #9 school in this year's rankings. Located in the city of Denver, MSU Denver is a public college with a large student population. As a testament to the quality of education offered at MSU Denver, the school also landed the #9 rank in our Best Colleges for Nursing in Colorado ranking.

The student loan default rate at MSU Denver is lower than is typical, just 2.8% of students default in three years. Approximately 8,148 students take at least one class online at MSU Denver. There are roughly 7,163 part time students in attendance at MSU Denver.

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The #10 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Adams State University. Located in the town of Alamosa, Adams State is a public school with a small student population.

About 3.3% of Adams State students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. 1,116 students at Adams State are exclusively online. There are roughly 1,226 part time students in attendance at Adams State.

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Best for Non-Traditional Students Nursing Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Utah 12,583
Idaho 1,142
Montana 482
Wyoming 126

One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

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