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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Critical Care Nursing (Income $30-$48k)

17 Ranked Colleges
468 Degrees Awarded
$23,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master's For Those Making $30-$48k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 583 people earned their degree in critical care nursing, making the major the 565th most popular in the United States.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 468 critical care nursing graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in critical care nursing. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality critical care nursing programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the critical care nursing program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The critical care nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k”.

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Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Critical Care Nursing (Income $30-$48k)

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 46 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Critical Care Nursing Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Arecibo, . It awarded 5 masters’s critical care nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo also took the #16 spot in our “Best Critical Care Nursing Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo are $4,146, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Case Western Reserve University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Case Western Reserve University is a fairly large school located in Cleveland, Ohio that handed out 11 masters’s critical care nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree critical care nursing students whose families make $30-$48k list, Case Western has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Critical Care Nursing Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Case Western Reserve University are $47,958.

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#4

Winona State University

Winona, Minnesota
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Winona State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Winona, Minnesota, this medium-sized public school awarded 7 degrees to qualified masters’s critical care nursing students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Winona State, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Critical Care Nursing Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Winona State are $12,378.

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#5

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Carolina - Columbia. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. UofSC is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 50 masters’s critical care nursing degrees to qualified students.

UofSC also took the #6 spot in our “Best Critical Care Nursing Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of South Carolina - Columbia Critical Care Nursing Report

#6

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#4 in overall quality

University of Rochester landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Rochester, New York, and it awarded 13 masters’s critical care nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Rochester not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Critical Care Nursing Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rochester are $50,505, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Rochester Critical Care Nursing Report

#7

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio

Youngstown State University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Youngstown, Ohio, and it awarded 1 masters’s critical care nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree critical care nursing students whose families make $30-$48k list, Youngstown State University has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Critical Care Nursing Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Youngstown State University are $9,495, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, Ohio
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Ursuline College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Pepper Pike, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s critical care nursing degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Ursuline College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Critical Care Nursing Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ursuline College are $22,192.

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#9

Universidad Metropolitana

San Juan, <nil>
#17 in overall quality

Universidad Metropolitana did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. Universidad Metropolitana is located in San Juan, and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 masters’s critical care nursing degrees to qualified students.

UMET also made our “Best Critical Care Nursing Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMET are $3,552, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
#9 in overall quality

Grand Canyon University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 92 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Grand Canyon University also took the #9 spot in our “Best Critical Care Nursing Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University are $11,436, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

New York University

New York, New York
#2 in overall quality

New York University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. New York University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 46 masters’s critical care nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

NYU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Critical Care Nursing Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#5 in overall quality

Maryville University of Saint Louis came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 77 degrees to qualified masters’s critical care nursing students in 2019-2020.

Maryville U also made our “Best Critical Care Nursing Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Maryville U are $15,696.

Full Maryville University of Saint Louis Critical Care Nursing Report

#13

Barry University

Miami, Florida
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Barry University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Miami, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s critical care nursing degrees to 31 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Barry University, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Critical Care Nursing Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Barry University are $17,910, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Barry University Critical Care Nursing Report

#14

DeSales University

Center Valley, Pennsylvania
#11 in overall quality

DeSales University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. DeSales is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. It awarded 7 masters’s critical care nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

DeSales did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Critical Care Nursing Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at DeSales University are $20,520, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full DeSales University Critical Care Nursing Report

#15

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

Southern Adventist University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Southern Adventist is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Collegedale, Tennessee. It awarded 9 masters’s critical care nursing degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Adventist not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Critical Care Nursing Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Adventist University are $11,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Southern Adventist University Critical Care Nursing Report

#16

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey
#10 in overall quality

Seton Hall University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in South Orange, New Jersey, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s critical care nursing students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree critical care nursing students whose families make $30-$48k list, Seton Hall has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Critical Care Nursing Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Seton Hall University are $25,172, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
#7 in overall quality

Loyola University Chicago landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Critical Care Nursing Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Loyola University Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 masters’s critical care nursing degrees to qualified students.

Loyola Chicago also made our “Best Critical Care Nursing Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola University Chicago are $19,154.

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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