Critical Care Nursing Master’s Degrees
There are 40 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Critical Care Nursing. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Critical Care Nursing Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 596 students earned theirCritical Care Nursing majors across all award levels. 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 (this page) | 548 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 48 |
Earnings of Critical Care Nursing Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Critical Care Nursing of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,453 |
| 4 years | $80,149 |
| 5 years | $90,156 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Critical Care Nursing students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Critical Care Nursing. About 80.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 84 |
| Women | 347 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Critical Care Nursing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 256 | 59.4% |
| Asian | 30 | 7.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 101 | 23.4% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 2.3% |
| Race Unknown | 13 | 3.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Critical Care Nursing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 53 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Critical Care Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Critical Care Nursing students seeking a master's degree is Maryville University of Saint Louis. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing. This school awarded 86 master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing. This school awarded 49 master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus is a popular choice for Critical Care Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Critical Care Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 35 master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Seton Hall University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Barry University is a popular choice for Critical Care Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester is a popular choice for Critical Care Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Winona State University is a popular choice for Critical Care Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Molloy University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Youngstown State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Herzing University-Madison comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ursuline College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Marquette University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Critical Care Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Critical Care Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a popular choice for Critical Care Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Critical Care Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Critical Care Nursing that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 256,965 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Practice | 9,206 |
| Nursing Administration | 7,911 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 4,379 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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