Front Range Community College
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Northglenn, CO (2026)
Northglenn, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Northglenn has a population of about 37,953. Median household income is $79,530 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $216,700 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Northglenn
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Northglenn. Distances are calculated from Northglenn 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 Northglenn. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Regis University
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Emily Griffith Technical College
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Community College of Denver
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Pima Medical Institute-Denver
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Northglenn
Northglenn is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area (BLS area code 19740). 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 | $101,130 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $95,586 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,810 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $71,654 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $216,700 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $204,820 |
| Nurse Midwife | $137,610 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $130,066 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,040 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $126,692 |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $46,418 |
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.
Northglenn at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,953 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $79,530 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 105.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Adams County | 11,400 workers, 63 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Northglenn-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Thornton, CO – 1.9 mi away (136,703 pop)
- Westminster, CO – 4.8 mi away (113,875 pop)
- Broomfield, CO – 4.9 mi away (66,529 pop)
- Commerce City, CO – 7.9 mi away (54,869 pop)
- Lafayette, CO – 8.7 mi away (91,767 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Northglenn, CO?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Northglenn. The closest is Front Range Community College in Westminster, CO (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pima Medical Institute-Denver (11.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Northglenn?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Northglenn are: Nurse Anesthetist ($216,700), Nurse Midwife ($137,610), Nurse Practitioner ($134,040). 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 Thornton instead of Northglenn?
Thornton, CO is 1.9 miles from Northglenn 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 Northglenn an affordable place to study nursing?
Northglenn’s median household income of $79,530 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Northglenn 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.