Greeley, Colorado has 2 forensic nursing schools for you to consider if you are interested in pursuing a degree in forensic nursing. Greeley has a total population of 76,930 and a student population of 18,280. Of these students, 18,221 are enrolled in schools that offer forensic nursing programs.
Greeley's largest forensic nursing school is University of Northern Colorado. In 2010, approximately 133 students graduated from the Forensic Nursing program at University of Northern Colorado.
A total of 151 students graduated with credentials in forensic nursing from forensic nursing schools in Greeley in 2010. Tuition in 2009 at Greeley's forensic nursing schools was $18,475 per year for instate students and $27,523 per year for out of state students.
In addition to tuition costs, you should plan on spending an average of $1,387 for books and supplies each year, while enrolled in a forensic nursing program in Greeley. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $8,370 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $9,324.
If you decide to work as a forensic nurse in Greeley, your job prospects are good. There were 3,710 forensic nurses working in Colorado and 90 working in the greater Greeley area in 2010. The number of forensic nurses in Greeley is expected to increase by 20% by the year 2018. This anticipated change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for forensic nurses.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a forensic nurse in Greeley is $80,540 per year, which is lower than the average for forensic nurses state-wide.
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University of Northern Colorado
Address:
Carter Hall - Rm 4000, Greeley, Colorado 80639
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Aims Community College
Address:
5401 W. 20th St., Greeley, Colorado 80632
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate