Master’s Degrees in Critical Care Nursing
Education Levels of Critical Care Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 557 people earned their master's degree in critical care nursing. This makes it the 9th most popular master's degree 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 | 557 |
| Graduate Certificate | 161 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 29 |
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
The data on debt ranges for critical care nursing majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in critical care nursing. About 81.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 103 |
| Women | 454 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of critical care nursing master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 147 |
| White | 282 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 33 |
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:
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 $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 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. About 76% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. 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 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 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. Of these students, 84% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $13,374 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. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Vanderbilt University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in critical care nursing. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 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 81% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Seton Hall University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in critical care nursing. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,528 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 96% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Barry University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in critical care nursing. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,000 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. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
Universidad Metropolitana comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in critical care nursing. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from UMET. About 80% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Rochester is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in critical care nursing. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,888 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 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Dewey University - Hato Rey. 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 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 88% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Loyola University Chicago is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 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. Of these students, 87% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Allen College is the 12th 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 $19,236 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,400 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.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $61,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,838 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. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
DeSales University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $41,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,120 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 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern Adventist University. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,150 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. About 44% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in critical care nursing. 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. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Winona State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $8,388 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,320 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in critical care nursing from Winona State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ursuline College. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,320 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, 88% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for critical care nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Alverno College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,744 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 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Youngstown State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in critical care nursing. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,426 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,494 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.
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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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