Aims Community College
Published tuition$2,090 - $14,478
Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Fort Collins, CO (2026)
Fort Collins, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $2,090 to $14,478 per year for indexed programs. Fort Collins has a population of about 169,705. Median household income is $83,598 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 59.9% 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 Fort Collins
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Fort Collins. Distances are calculated from Fort Collins city center.
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 Fort Collins. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Laramie County Community College
Published tuition$4,613 - $12,722
Online programsYes
Front Range Community College
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Online programsYes
Regis University
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Emily Griffith Technical College
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programs--
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Fort Collins
Fort Collins is part of the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area (BLS area code 22660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $97,600 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $96,538 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $68,240 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $67,498 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | N/A | CO statewide | – |
| Nurse Midwife | $137,610 | CO statewide | $136,113 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,330 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $128,912 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,970 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $45,470 |
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.
Fort Collins at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 169,705 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $83,598 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 59.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Larimer County | 4,465 workers, 83 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Fort Collins-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Loveland, CO – 9.1 mi away (76,897 pop)
- Windsor, CO – 9.5 mi away (22,776 pop)
- Johnstown, CO – 15.1 mi away (21,313 pop)
- Greeley, CO – 18.1 mi away (131,900 pop)
- Evans, CO – 21.3 mi away (21,615 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Fort Collins, CO?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Fort Collins. The closest is Aims Community College in Greeley, CO (17.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Emily Griffith Technical College (55.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Fort Collins?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Fort Collins are: Nurse Midwife ($137,610), Nurse Practitioner ($130,330), Registered Nurse ($97,600). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Loveland instead of Fort Collins?
Loveland, CO is 9.1 miles from Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins an affordable place to study nursing?
Fort Collins’s median household income of $83,598 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Collins 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.