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#1 #1 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX At Texas Christian University, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Public Relations, Advertising, and and Applied Communication....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 67 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $60,583
#2 #2 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA Annually, Saint Vincent College grants about 31 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Criminology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $63,106
#3 #3 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Annually, Mount Marty University awards around 28 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $61,245
#4 #4 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 259 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,601
#5 #5 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Webster University Saint Louis, MO At Webster University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $57,198
#6 #6 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Every year, Central Connecticut State University awards about 149 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminology, Business Administration and Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 890–1,130 Median Starting Salary $58,634
#7 #7 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Otterbein University Westerville, OH Annually, Otterbein University grants about 47 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $63,130
#8 #8 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. University of Scranton Scranton, PA At the University of Scranton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, the University of Scranton awards 80 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,160–1,280 Median Starting Salary $66,439
#9 #9 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 446 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $60,236
#10 #10 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. AdventHealth University Orlando, FL At AdventHealth University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 23% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,030–1,150 Median Starting Salary $57,137
#11 #11 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH At Case Western Reserve University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $60,077
#12 #12 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. Combined they offer fifty majors, fifty-two minors, and the ability for students to design their own interdisciplinary majors....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,520–1,560 Median Starting Salary $55,259
#13 #13 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA At Cedar Crest College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Cedar Crest College grants 95 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,262
#14 #14 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Samford University Birmingham, AL Annually, Samford University grants about 105 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Median Starting Salary $64,173
#15 #15 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Millikin University Decatur, IL Annually, Millikin University grants about 50 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $59,649
#16 #16 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Clarkson College Omaha, NE At Clarkson College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,040–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,096
#17 #17 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 273 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Journalism, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,524
#18 #18 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Baton Rouge, LA Every year, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University grants around 87 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 970–1,140 Median Starting Salary $56,938
#19 #19 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. La Salle University Philadelphia, PA Every year, La Salle University grants around 125 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Accounting, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $58,831
#20 #20 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Each year, Fairfield University grants about 214 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,290–1,410 Median Starting Salary $69,834
#21 #21 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL At Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 850–1,010 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#22 #22 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 693 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $55,734
#23 #23 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 957 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $58,331
#24 #24 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 483 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#25 #25 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL At the University of North Florida, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $56,299
#26 #26 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. National University San Diego, CA At National University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, National University grants 243 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 750–1,170 Median Starting Salary $57,233
#27 #27 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Emory University Atlanta, GA At Emory University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Neuroscience. In fact, Emory University grants 422 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $55,744
#28 #28 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX At Baylor University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $61,267
#29 #29 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Each year, Gonzaga University grants about 254 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $65,745
#30 #30 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Marian University Indianapolis, IN Every year, Marian University awards about 362 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 970–1,200 Median Starting Salary $58,914
#31 #31 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI At the University of Michigan-Flint, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,671
#32 #32 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 328 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Organizational Behavior Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $55,426
#33 #33 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI Every year, the University of Detroit Mercy grants around 208 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $57,066
#34 #34 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 194 degrees to students majoring in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Exercise Physiology, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $59,385
#35 #35 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Inc Madison, TN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#36 #36 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing Saint Louis, MO At Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,140–1,280 Median Starting Salary $58,378
#37 #37 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science North Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#38 #38 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Midwestern University-Glendale Glendale, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#39 #39 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S. Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR At Oregon Health & Science University, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,241
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About Nurse Anesthetist

Nurse Anesthetist programs prepare registered nurses to administer anesthetics and provide care for patients before, during and after anesthesia. Includes instruction in the biochemistry and physics of anesthesia; advanced anatomy and physiology; clinical pharmacology of anesthetics and adjunctive drugs; pain management; acute care and operating room practice; clinical technology and procedures; emergency intervention; patient assessment and education; and legal issues.

For all the 1,939 degrees granted in Nurse Anesthetist per year, the majority of them are Doctors degree professional practice. Out of the 1,006 students earning degrees at the Doctors degree professional practice level across the US, 38% percent identify as men and 62% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the country study Nurse Anesthetist, Pennsylvania has the most graduates. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Nurse Anesthetist is $57,500.

Popularity of Nurse Anesthetist Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

For Nurse Anesthetist majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary, Nurse Anesthetists . Not only that, Nurse Anesthetist graduates may land a top paying job, such as Nurse Anesthetists or Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary.

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These are the careers in highest demand for Nurse Anesthetist majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,006

Female Students

620 (61%)

Male Students

386 (38%)

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#1 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S.

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#2 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S.

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$63,106

#3 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S.

43%

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$61,245

#4 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S.

91%

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1,020–1,250

$58,601

#5 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S.

96%

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990–1,220

$57,198

#6 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S.

73%

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890–1,130

$58,634

#7 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S.

85%

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990–1,240

$63,130

#8 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S.

81%

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1,160–1,280

$66,439

#9 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S.

58%

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1,300–1,460

$60,236

#10 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S.

23%

26

1,030–1,150

$57,137

#11 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S.

38%

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1,440–1,550

$60,077

#12 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S.

6%

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1,520–1,560

$55,259

#13 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S.

99%

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980–1,210

$58,262

#14 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S.

82%

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1,100–1,300

$64,173

#15 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S.

67%

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890–1,150

$59,649

#16 Best College for Nurse Anesthetist in the U.S.

64%

13

1,040–1,180