Best Nursing Schools Near Longmont, CO (2026)

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

Longmont, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Longmont has a population of about 98,958. Median household income is $89,724 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boulder, CO metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Practitioner at a median $138,820 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Longmont

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Longmont, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Longmont 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 Longmont. 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

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO 18.8 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,910
Avg net price $13,031/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Aims Community College

Greeley, CO 24.3 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,887
Avg net price $11,463/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Regis University

Denver, CO 26.6 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,105
Avg net price $18,397/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO 27.2 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,231
Avg net price $17,760/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Denver College of Nursing

Denver, CO 29.3 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
93.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $81,809
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO 29.8 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,093
Avg net price $15,327/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 107

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Community College of Denver

Denver, CO 30.0 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
37.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,095
Avg net price $9,450/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,902
Out‑of‑state$17,136
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, CO 31.1 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,288
Avg net price $9,044/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 85

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 Longmont

Longmont is part of the Boulder, CO metro area (BLS area code 14500). 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 $103,290 Boulder, CO $98,184
Licensed Practical Nurse $76,800 Boulder, CO $73,004
Nurse Anesthetist N/A CO statewide –
Nurse Midwife $137,610 CO statewide $130,808
Nurse Practitioner $138,820 Boulder, CO $131,958
Nursing Assistant $49,860 Boulder, CO $47,395

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.

Longmont at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 98,958 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $89,724 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 46.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 105.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Boulder County 8,839 workers, 63 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Longmont, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Longmont. The closest is Front Range Community College in Westminster, CO (18.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Northern Colorado (27.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Longmont?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Longmont are: Nurse Practitioner ($138,820), Nurse Midwife ($137,610), Registered Nurse ($103,290). 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 Firestone instead of Longmont?

Firestone, CO is 8.1 miles from Longmont 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 Longmont an affordable place to study nursing?

Longmont’s median household income of $89,724 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Longmont 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 Longmont

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

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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