Master’s Degrees in Critical Care Nursing
Education Levels of Critical Care Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 459 people earned their master's degree in critical care nursing. This earns it the #214 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 | 459 |
| Graduate Certificate | 138 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 55 |
Earnings of Critical Care Nursing Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
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 82.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 82 |
| Women | 377 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of critical care nursing master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 130 |
| White | 232 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 27 |
Most Popular Critical Care Nursing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a master’s degree in critical care nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Grand Canyon University. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Maryville U. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
New York University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in critical care nursing. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from NYU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
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. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from UofSC. Of these students, 76% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in critical care nursing. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Vanderbilt. About 90% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Seton Hall University. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Seton Hall. About 88% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Barry University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in critical care nursing. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,820 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Barry University. Of these students, 80% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Universidad Metropolitana. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from UMET. Of these students, 68% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Rochester comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in critical care nursing. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from University of Rochester. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were 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. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Dewey University - Hato Rey. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in critical care nursing. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Loyola Chicago. About 77% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Allen College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in critical care nursing. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Allen College. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Case Western. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
DeSales University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in critical care nursing. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from DeSales. Of these students, 60% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern Adventist University is the 15th 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 $24,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Southern Adventist.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ursuline College is the 18th 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 $37,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,981 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Ursuline College. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $31,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,876 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Alverno. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Youngstown State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in critical care nursing. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,611 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,547 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Youngstown State University. Of these students, 89% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to critical care nursing that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 20,308 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 13,197 |
| Nursing Administration | 6,525 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 1,656 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 1,331 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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