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Graduate Certificates in Critical Care Nursing

177 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 32 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in critical care nursing. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 33% 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 makes it the 6th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.

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

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

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 graduate certificates were handed out to critical care nursing majors at Grand Canyon University. About 87% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Maryville University of Saint Louis

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

The 2nd most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Maryville University of Saint Louis. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their graduate certificate in critical care nursing from Maryville U. About 90% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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

The 3rd most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate 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. The critical care nursing program at Case Western Reserve University awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#4

Ursuline College

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

Ursuline College is the 4th 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 $35,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,320 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 graduate certificates were handed out to critical care nursing majors at Ursuline College. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Molloy College

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

The 5th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Molloy College. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to critical care nursing majors at Molloy. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

New York University

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

New York University is the 6th 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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to critical care nursing majors at NYU. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#7

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 7th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Duke University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to critical care nursing majors at Duke.

#8

Marquette University

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

The 8th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Marquette University. 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. The critical care nursing program at Marquette University awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Saint Louis University

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

Saint Louis University is the 8th 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 $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in critical care nursing from SLU. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Vanderbilt University

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

Vanderbilt University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to critical care nursing majors at Vanderbilt. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
4 Yearly Graduations
75% 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 University of Maryland - Baltimore. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to critical care nursing majors at UMB. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 8th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Kent State University at Kent. 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. The critical care nursing program at Kent State University at Kent awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#8

University of Miami

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

The 8th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Miami. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in critical care nursing from U Miami.

#14

Allen College

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

Allen College comes in at #14 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 $18,956 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,120 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to critical care nursing majors at Allen College. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Creighton University 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 $42,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,190 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their graduate certificate in critical care nursing from Creighton.

#14

University of Arizona

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

University of Arizona 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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to critical care nursing majors at University of Arizona. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Lewis University

Romeoville, Illinois
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Lewis University 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 $35,262 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,760 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to critical care nursing majors at Lewis.

#17

Augusta University

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

Augusta 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 $6,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,504 per year. The critical care nursing program at Augusta University awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Southern Adventist University

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

Southern Adventist University 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 $22,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in critical care nursing from Southern Adventist. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their graduate certificate in critical care nursing from UT Health San Antonio. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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.

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