Pueblo Community College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Pueblo, CO (2026)
Pueblo, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $9,712 to $23,713 per year for indexed programs. Pueblo has a population of about 111,514. Median household income is $55,305 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% 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 Pueblo
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Pueblo. Distances are calculated from Pueblo 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 Pueblo. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Colorado State University Pueblo
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Online programsYes
Pikes Peak State College
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Online programsYes
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Published tuition$9,712 - $23,713
Online programsYes
Otero College
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Online programs--
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Pueblo
Pueblo is part of the Pueblo, CO metro area (BLS area code 39380). 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 | $95,720 | Pueblo, CO | $104,270 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $70,080 | Pueblo, CO | $76,340 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | N/A | CO statewide | – |
| Nurse Midwife | $137,610 | CO statewide | $149,902 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,650 | Pueblo, CO | $142,320 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,270 | Pueblo, CO | $49,314 |
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.
Pueblo at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 111,514 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,305 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Pueblo County | 1,977 workers, 49 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Pueblo-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Fountain, CO – 28.9 mi away (28,753 pop)
- Canon City, CO – 35.0 mi away (27,600 pop)
- Colorado Springs, CO – 42.0 mi away (624,789 pop)
- Castle Rock, CO – 77.5 mi away (57,666 pop)
- Parker, CO – 85.9 mi away (51,163 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Pueblo, CO?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Pueblo. The closest is Pueblo Community College in Pueblo, CO (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Otero College (61.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Pueblo?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Pueblo are: Nurse Midwife ($137,610), Nurse Practitioner ($130,650), Registered Nurse ($95,720). 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 Fountain instead of Pueblo?
Fountain, CO is 28.9 miles from Pueblo 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 Pueblo an affordable place to study nursing?
Pueblo’s median household income of $55,305 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pueblo 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.