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Graduate Certificates in Critical Care Nursing

177 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 32 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in critical care nursing. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 33% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.6% of critical care nursing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Critical Care Nursing Majors

In 2020-2021, 177 earned their graduate certificate in critical care nursing. This earns it the #19 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in critical care nursing at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 583
Graduate Certificate 177
Doctor’s Degree 13

Earnings of Critical Care Nursing Majors With Graduate Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for critical care nursing majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in critical care nursing. About 86.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 24
Women 153
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The racial-ethnic distribution of critical care nursing graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 21
Black or African American 18
Hispanic or Latino 11
White 110
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 16
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There are 32 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in critical care nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
45 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 people received their graduate certificate in critical care nursing from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 87% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
40 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Maryville University of Saint Louis comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in critical care nursing. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. The critical care nursing program at Maryville University of Saint Louis awarded 40 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Case Western Reserve University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in critical care nursing. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 graduate certificates were handed out to critical care nursing majors at Case Western. About 86% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, Ohio
12 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Ursuline College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,320 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their graduate certificate in critical care nursing from Ursuline College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#5

Molloy College

Rockville Centre, New York
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Molloy College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in critical care nursing. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,590 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in critical care nursing from Molloy. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

New York University

New York, New York
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is New York University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in critical care nursing from NYU. About 100% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Duke University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in critical care nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in critical care nursing from Duke.

#8

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Marquette University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in critical care nursing. Each year, around 11,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to critical care nursing majors at Marquette. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Saint Louis University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. The critical care nursing program at Saint Louis University awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Vanderbilt University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in critical care nursing from Vanderbilt. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#8

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland - Baltimore comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in critical care nursing. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in critical care nursing from UMB. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Kent State University at Kent comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in critical care nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to critical care nursing majors at Kent State.

#8

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Miami comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in critical care nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. The critical care nursing program at University of Miami awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#14

Allen College

Waterloo, Iowa
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Allen College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in critical care nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,956 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,120 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in critical care nursing from Allen College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#14

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Creighton University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,190 per year. The critical care nursing program at Creighton University awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#14

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Arizona. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in critical care nursing from University of Arizona. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#17

Lewis University

Romeoville, Illinois
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Lewis University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in critical care nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,262 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,760 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in critical care nursing from Lewis.

#17

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Augusta University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,504 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to critical care nursing majors at Augusta University. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern Adventist University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in critical care nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. The critical care nursing program at Southern Adventist University awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in critical care nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. The critical care nursing program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to critical care nursing that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Mental Health Nursing 1,228
Family Practice Nursing 1,095
Registered Nursing 571
Adult Health Nursing 296
Nursing Practice 239

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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