Front Range Community College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Longmont, CO (2026)
Longmont, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $2,090 to $14,478 per year for indexed 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 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Longmont. Distances are calculated from Longmont 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 Longmont. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Aims Community College
Published tuition$2,090 - $14,478
Online programsYes
Regis University
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Online programsYes
Emily Griffith Technical College
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Online programs--
Community College of Denver
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Online programsYes
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 |
Other Longmont-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Firestone, CO – 8.1 mi away (27,332 pop)
- Erie, CO – 9.5 mi away (22,803 pop)
- Lafayette, CO – 12.1 mi away (91,767 pop)
- Boulder, CO – 12.7 mi away (127,190 pop)
- Louisville, CO – 13.9 mi away (20,801 pop)
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 Community College of Denver (30.0 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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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.