Best Nursing Schools Near Canon City, CO (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Canon City, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $10,149 to $24,595 per year for indexed programs. Canon City has a population of about 17,098. Median household income is $66,068 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Midwife at a median $137,610 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Canon City

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Canon City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Canon City city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Canon City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Pikes Peak State College

Colorado Springs, CO 32.2 miles from Canon City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,796
Avg net price $6,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, CO 34.0 miles from Canon City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,434
Avg net price $12,045/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO 35.9 miles from Canon City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,563
Avg net price $10,051/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO 36.9 miles from Canon City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
27.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,180
Avg net price $16,745/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,750
Out‑of‑state$12,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO 38.5 miles from Canon City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,659
Avg net price $15,788/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,149
Out‑of‑state$24,336
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Adams State University

Alamosa, CO 76.0 miles from Canon City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,372
Avg net price $12,980/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO 81.2 miles from Canon City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,341
Avg net price $11,571/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Platt College-Aurora

Greenwood Village, CO 82.7 miles from Canon City
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Canon City

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Colorado, statewide)
Registered Nurse $100,260
Licensed Practical Nurse $73,880
Nurse Anesthetist N/A
Nurse Midwife $137,610
Nurse Practitioner $132,930
Nursing Assistant $47,380

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Canon City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 17,098 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $66,068 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Nursing-related employment in Fremont County 535 workers, 15 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Canon City, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Canon City. The closest is Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs, CO (32.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Colorado Colorado Springs (38.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Colorado?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Colorado are: Nurse Midwife ($137,610), Nurse Practitioner ($132,930), Registered Nurse ($100,260). Wages for Canon City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fountain instead of Canon City?

Fountain, CO is 33.9 miles from Canon City and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Canon City an affordable place to study nursing?

Canon City’s median household income of $66,068 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Canon City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Canon City

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Canon City:

Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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