Median Earnings (1yr)
$94,554
19th percentile (40th in CO)
Sample Size
25
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Denver College of Nursing graduates compare to all programs nationally

Denver College of Nursing graduates earn $95k, placing them in the 19th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Colorado

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing masters's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (9 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Denver College of Nursing$94,554
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs$137,341
Colorado State University Pueblo$118,401$120,229
Regis University$111,284$104,704
University of Northern Colorado$109,066$97,358
University of Colorado Colorado Springs$107,063$111,068
National Median$106,264

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Colorado

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Colorado schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$12,760$137,341
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo
$9,401$118,401
Regis University
Denver
$43,980$111,284
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
$12,010$109,066
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$9,712$107,063

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Denver College of Nursing, approximately 25% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.