The state of Colorado has ample educational resources for nurses wanting to advance their education. There are a total of 14 four year colleges and universities along with 13 community colleges. The most notable universities in the state are The University of Colorado in Boulder and Colorado State University in Fort Collins.
There are 9 four year universities or colleges that offer a Bachelor of Nursing Degree. The University of Colorado in Denver has a nationally ranked graduate program that offers 11 specialty options. They also offer a MS Doctor of Nursing Practice and an MS PhD of Nursing. Colorado State University- Pueblo offers a Master of Science Nursing degree and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.