Denver College of Nursing
Denver, Colorado · Private, for-profit · 757 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Colorado high-school graduate (about $40,674/yr).
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $83,778 | +$43,104 | clears the bar | $29,090 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $75,926 | +$35,252 | clears the bar | $20,996 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $94,554 | +$53,880 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.