by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UCCS ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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UCCS ranks competitively among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #518 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Colorado.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Colorado Colorado Springs handed out 167 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at UCCS earn a median of $78,189 a year. This is higher than $58,851, the median for all majors at UCCS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCCS, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $28,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,559, the typical median for all majors at UCCS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,296 | $23,155 |
| Fees | $1,884 | $1,884 |
Learn more about UCCS tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UCCS are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at UCCS are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
The nursing program at UCCS offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 220 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 4 |
UCCS conferred 220 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
UCCS conferred 4 completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.