by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how PPSC stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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PPSC holds a strong position among schools offering nursing. Specifically, it ranked #569 out of 1,061 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Colorado.
During the most recent reporting year, Pikes Peak State College awarded 58 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from PPSC earn a median of $69,621 a year. This is above $42,893, the median for all majors at PPSC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at PPSC, nursing students accumulate a median of $21,131 in student loans. This is higher than $16,066, the typical median for all majors at PPSC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,680 | $16,658 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
Find out more about PPSC tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of nursing associate’s degree graduates at PPSC were White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pikes Peak State College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at PPSC were White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pikes Peak State College with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at Pikes Peak State College.
This nursing program at PPSC offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 188 |
PPSC conferred 188 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 87% to women and 13% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).
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