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#1

#1 Best College for Critical Care Nursing in the U.S.

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Generally, the University of Mississippi is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$14,289

Median Starting Salary

$57,637
#2

#2 Best College for Critical Care Nursing in the U.S.

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Generally, Winona State University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,010–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$18,187

Median Starting Salary

$63,923
#3

#3 Best College for Critical Care Nursing in the U.S.

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

the University of Toledo is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 12,600 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$17,654

Median Starting Salary

$57,731
#4

#4 Best College for Critical Care Nursing in the U.S.

Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Augusta University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,020–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$13,572

Median Starting Salary

$56,800
#5

#5 Best College for Critical Care Nursing in the U.S.

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,110–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$17,075

Median Starting Salary

$56,570
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About Critical Care Nursing

Critical Care Nursing programs prepare registered nurses to provide specialized care to patients with life-threatening problems, including those in intensive care facilities and on life support. Includes instruction in adult, neonatal, and pediatric critical care; technical skills; patient monitoring and assessment; normal and abnormal readings; and troubleshooting.

While Critical Care Nursing has degrees up to the Post masters certificate, the majority of students earn a Masters degree. Students major in Critical Care Nursing all around the US, though the major at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level has the most graduates in Mississippi. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Critical Care Nursing is $57,500.

Popularity of Critical Care Nursing Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Critical Care Nursing degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some top jobs related to Critical Care Nursing, include Nurse Practitioners and Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which have many employment opportunities. Though there are positions that pay more, like Nurse Practitioners. the most available position for Critical Care Nursing majors is Registered Nurses.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Critical Care Nursing majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Critical Care Nursing majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
18
Female Students
17 (94%)
Male Students
1 (5%)

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