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. Also, learn how Colorado Mesa ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado Mesa was ranked #874 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #11 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 553 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 874 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado Mesa University handed out 157 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 186 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Colorado Mesa. This makes it the #586 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #347 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Colorado Mesa is $69,631. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Colorado Mesa, nursing students borrow a median amount of $18,427 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Colorado Mesa is $161 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Colorado Mesa was $828 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,592 | $23,192 |
| Fees | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,760 | $11,760 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,275 | $3,275 |
Learn more about Colorado Mesa tuition and fees.
Of the 157 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Colorado Mesa, about 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Colorado Mesa 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 Mesa Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in nursing from Colorado Mesa. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a associate's degree in nursing from Colorado Mesa. About 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Colorado Mesa University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 111 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 87 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 8 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 3 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.