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Master’s Degrees in Critical Care Nursing

583 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 25 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in critical care nursing. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.7% of critical care nursing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Critical Care Nursing Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 583 students earned their master's degree in critical care nursing. This earns it the #35 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for critical care nursing majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in critical care nursing. About 81.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 109
Women 474
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The racial-ethnic distribution of critical care nursing master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 61
Black or African American 38
Hispanic or Latino 103
White 335
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 42
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There are 25 colleges that offer a master’s degree in critical care nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
152 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for critical care nursing students seekinga master's degree is Grand Canyon University. 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. The critical care nursing program at Grand Canyon University awarded 152 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#2

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
106 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Maryville University of Saint Louis comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 master's degrees were handed out to critical care nursing majors at Maryville U. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#3

New York University

New York, New York
51 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in critical care nursing. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. 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. The critical care nursing program at New York University awarded 51 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 84% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
42 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Carolina - Columbia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in critical care nursing. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 master's degrees were handed out to critical care nursing majors at UofSC. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#5

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
38 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Vanderbilt University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in critical care nursing. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 master's degrees were handed out to critical care nursing majors at Vanderbilt. About 76% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey
37 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Seton Hall University. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,218 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 master's degrees were handed out to critical care nursing majors at Seton Hall. Of these students, 78% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Barry University

Miami, Florida
34 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Barry University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in critical care nursing. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,820 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 master's degrees were handed out to critical care nursing majors at Barry University. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#8

Universidad Metropolitana

San Juan, Puerto Rico
26 Yearly Graduations
81% Women

The 8th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Universidad Metropolitana. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to critical care nursing majors at UMET. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#9

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Rochester comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in critical care nursing. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,779 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from University of Rochester. Of these students, 86% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Dewey University - Hato Rey

Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
12 Yearly Graduations
58% Women

Dewey University - Hato Rey is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in critical care nursing. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,335 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Dewey University - Hato Rey. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.

#11

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
11 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Loyola University Chicago comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in critical care nursing. Each year, around 16,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to critical care nursing majors at Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 73% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Allen College

Waterloo, Iowa
10 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Allen College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in critical care nursing. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Allen College. About 90% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Case Western Reserve University. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Case Western. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#13

DeSales University

Center Valley, Pennsylvania
9 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

DeSales University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in critical care nursing. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,120 per year. The critical care nursing program at DeSales University awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#15

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern Adventist University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in critical care nursing. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to critical care nursing majors at Southern Adventist. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. The critical care nursing program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#17

Winona State University

Winona, Minnesota
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 17th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Winona State University. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to critical care nursing majors at Winona State.

#18

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, Ohio
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

Ursuline College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in critical care nursing. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Ursuline College.

#19

Alverno College

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Alverno College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in critical care nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,408 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,552 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to critical care nursing majors at Alverno. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Youngstown State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in critical care nursing. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,453 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Youngstown State University.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to critical care nursing that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Registered Nursing 18,773
Family Practice Nursing 14,286
Nursing Administration 8,411
Nursing Research & Other 1,498
Adult Health Nursing 1,456

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.

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