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#1

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

Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Maryville University of Saint Louis is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$26,757

Median Starting Salary

$60,108
#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

5

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.

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

Southern Adventist University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,000–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$24,332

Median Starting Salary

$60,654
#4

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

New York University
New York, NY

Generally, New York University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,470–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$29,499

Median Starting Salary

$55,605
#5

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

Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$59,241
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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 Doctors degree professional practice level has the most graduates in Missouri. 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.
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Careers

Some top jobs related to Critical Care Nursing, include Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary, 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 Nurse Practitioners.

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
28
Female Students
25 (89%)
Male Students
3 (10%)

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