Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's degree · Colorado Mesa University · Grand Junction, CO
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Colorado Mesa University earn a median of $69,631 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $88,910 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,853–$114,470). Median debt is $22,250, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs | $87,579 | $13,613 |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora Aurora | $85,169 | $40,813 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver | $77,333 | $22,195 |
| Regis University Denver | $76,736 | $25,000 |
| Denver College of Nursing Denver | $76,161 | $29,090 |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver | $75,503 | $21,875 |
| University of Northern Colorado Greeley | $74,308 | $18,000 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs | $71,864 | $19,500 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo | $71,714 | $24,111 |
| Colorado Christian University Lakewood | $71,388 | $37,500 |
| Adams State University Alamosa | $70,926 | $24,950 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Colorado Mesa University make?
The median salary is $69,631 one year after graduation and $82,496 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.