RN Programs in Colorado

Did you know that in 2021, there were more than three million Registered Nurse (RN) positions in the U.S.? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects RN employment to grow 9% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. The median annual wage for RNs in Colorado was $86,590 in May 2022.

Requirements to Become an RN in Colorado

One of the fastest ways to become a Registered Nurse (RN) in Colorado and other states is to earn an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Depending on your placement exam scores, prior credits earned, school choice, and full-time or part-time attendance, you can complete your degree in two to three years. After completing your required coursework, you must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to obtain a license from the Colorado Board of Nursing.

Accredited RN Programs in Colorado

Colorado is a beautiful state with many top-ranked nursing schools. When choosing a nursing program, consider your individual needs and goals, such as program length, cost, location, and accreditation.

1. Adams State University

   208 Edgemont Blvd, Alamosa, CO 81101

   (719) 587-7011

2. Aims Community College

   5401 W 20th St, Greeley, CO 80634

   (970) 330-8008

3. Arapahoe Community College

   5900 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120

   (303) 797-4222

4. Colorado Christian University

   8787 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226

   (303) 963-3311

5. Colorado Mesa University

   1100 North Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

   (970) 248-1020

6. Colorado Mesa University - Montrose

   245 S Cascade Ave, Montrose, CO 81401

   (970) 248-1020

7. Colorado Mountain College

   1402 Blake Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

   (970) 945-7486

8. Colorado Northwestern Community College CNNC

   2801 W 9th St, Craig, CO 81625

   (800) 562-1105

9. Colorado State University - Pueblo

   2200 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001

   (719) 549-2100

10. Denver College of Nursing

    1401 19th St, Denver, CO 80202

    (303) 292-0015

11. Front Range Community College - Larimer

    4616 S Shields St, Fort Collins, CO 80526

    (970) 226-2500

12. Front Range Community College - Westminster

    3645 W 112th Ave, Westminster, CO 80031

    (303) 404-5000

13. Lamar Community College

    2401 S Main St, Lamar, CO 81052

    (719) 336-2248

14. Metropolitan State University of Denver

    1201 5th St, Denver, CO 80204

    (303) 556-5740

15. Northeastern Junior College

    100 College Ave, Sterling, CO 80751

    (970) 521-6600

16. Otero Junior College

    1802 Colorado Ave, La Junta, CO 81050

    (719) 384-6831

17. Pikes Peak State College

    5675 S Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

    (719) 502-2000

18. Platt College

    5660 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard Suite 100 N, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

    (303) 369-5151

19. Pueblo Community College

    900 W Orman Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004

    (719) 549-3200

20. Pueblo Community College - Fremont Center

    701 S Camino Del Rio #319, Durango, CO 81301

    (719) 549-3200

21. Pueblo Community College Southwest

    33057 US-160, Mancos, CO 81328

    (970) 564-6232

22. Regis University

    3333 Regis Blvd, Denver, CO 80221

    (303) 458-4126

23. Trinidad State - Valley

    1011 Main St, Alamosa, CO 81101

    (719) 589-7000

24. Trinidad State Junior College

    600 Prospect St, Trinidad, CO 81082

    (719) 846-5011

25. University of Colorado - Colorado Springs

    1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

    (719) 255-8227

26. University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

    13001 E 17th Pl, Aurora, CO 80045

    (303) 724-1812

27. University of Northern Colorado

    501 W 20th St, Greeley, CO 80639

    (970) 351-1890

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Colorado

Colorado RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 28.6% job growth rate from 2020 to 2030. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Colorado earn an average annual salary of $86,590 per year, equivalent to $41.63 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Colorado, and their average wage and salary, by area.

Colorado Board of Nursing

The Colorado Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Colorado for all nursing-related questions and concerns.