Category: CRNA Schools by State

Alabama, known as the Yellowhammer State, is ranked #16 in total number of CRNA Schools in the United States.  It shares the #16 CRNA School ranking with Maryland, Massachusetts, Arizona, New Jersey as well as several other States.  Located in the southeast area of the US, students at CRNA schools in Alabama appreciate the historical significance of the State along with the many things to do with the vast geography whether it be hiking, fishing or state parks.  The largest city in Alabama is Birmingham, where all the CRNA Schools in AL are located.

Alabama is included in the RN Compact States agreement that means RN nurses in Alabama are able to move around freely and work within all 33 approved multi-license states.  However, it’s important to note that there is no such APRN Compact for nurse anesthetists yet though this may change in the future.  This is something that is important when people consider CRNA Schools in AL.

Nurse Anesthetist Programs in Alabama

There are two CRNA Schools in Alabama located in the city of Birmingham as shown below:

1. Samford CRNA, Birmingham (Doctor of Nursing Practice)

2. UAB CRNA, Birmingham (Doctor of Nursing Practice)

Both CRNA programs in AL only offer DNP degrees.  There are no nurse anesthetist schools in Alabama that offer MSN master’s degrees.  Samford CRNA promotes that they offer clinical experiences in Intrathoracic, Vascular, and regional anesthesia which actually quite rare in a CRNA program.  The UAB CRNA, formally known as the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is also another excellent nurse anesthetist school in Alabama.  Both Samford and UAB also actively encouraging their CRNA students to sign up for the unique Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP), for students who are open to teaching after graduation.  With this federal program, up to 85% of the loan can be waived upon teaching for a certain number of years.

As of Year End 2020, there are 122 CRNA schools in the United States and 2.4 CRNA schools in each State on average.  To compare, there are 13 CRNA schools in Pennsylvania and 9 CRNA schools in Florida.  In addition, North Carolina and Tennessee both have 6 CRNA schools.  On the other hand, there are no CRNA programs at all in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico, Vermont, New Hampshire, Alaska, and Hawaii.  Oftentimes, the States with more CRNA schools tend to have more CRNA jobs as well.  This generalization applies to CRNA Schools in Alabama as the State ranks #11 in most number of CRNA jobs in the US, which is a great ranking.  This is one rank above Georgia, which is ranked #12.

NFLP at CRNA Schools in Alabama

In addition, all CRNA Schools in Alabama are part of the NFLP (Nurse Faculty Loan Program).  The NFLP is a federal program created by the US government to help encourage CRNA students to pursue a career in nursing education following graduation.  The way the program works is students are allowed to take up to a US$35,000 loan per year they are in school studying to become a CRNA.  Upon graduation, up to 85% of the total student loan will be cancelled over a 4-year period while the borrower serves as a full time nursing faculty at a nursing school.  Both Samford CRNA and UAB CRNA, have been very active in the Nurse Faculty Loan Program, so if you need financial assistance for your degree, please read more about it here.

CRNA Programs in Alabama Acceptance Rate

The average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in Alabama is 31%.  This is significantly higher than the national CRNA average acceptance rate of 26%.  The acceptance rate at Samford is 27% with a class size of 32.  Meanwhile, the acceptance rate of UAB CRNA is 35% with a class size of 40 CRNA students.  In general, the easiest CRNA schools to get into by State are generally in the States with more CRNA schools.  For example, the average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in Florida is 30% with 9 CRNA Schools

Best CRNA Schools in Alabama

Please see the list below for the best CRNA schools in Alabama.

Best CRNA School Ranking	All CRNA Schools	City	Degree Offered
74	Samford CRNA	Birmingham	DNP
88	UAB CRNA	Birmingham	DNP

Be sure to check out our exclusive best nurse anesthetist schools list.  Through interviewing over 125 real CRNAs, we ranked all CRNA schools to come up with the best CRNA schools in America.

Other Alabama CRNA Information

Whether you’re looking to apply to CRNA programs in Alabama or already a CRNA, check out CRNA Salary in Alabama and Alabama Board of Nursing to learn more about nurse anesthesia in the State.

Map of CRNA Schools by State

With two CRNA schools in Alabama, you may also be interested in applying to CRNA programs nearby in other States.  The States close by to Alabama that have nurse anesthetist schools include:

• CRNA Schools in North Carolina
• CRNA Schools in Tennessee
• GA: CRNA Schools in Georgia
• CRNA Schools in Florida

Notes:
The darker the blue color equivocates to more CRNA Schools in the State.
Tier 1 = 6 or more CRNA Schools
2nd Tier  = 3 to 5 CRNA Schools
Tier 3 = 1 or 2 CRNA Schools
White means no CRNA schools in the State.
Data source: everythingCRNA

CRNA Salary in Alabama

Since you’re reading about CRNA Schools in Alabama, we thought you might be interested in learning about the CRNA Salary in Alabama if you’re going to work in the State.  Be sure to also check out our CRNA Salary Guide and CRNA Starting Salary if you’re still a student or if you’re wondering how much a fresh CRNA can make right out of nurse anesthesia school.  Different States have different demand and supply economics of nurse anesthetists, so my advice is to be sure to read up on different states to see which ones fit you best.

Conclusion

In summary, there are two CRNA Schools in Alabama that are attractive options for those interested in living in Alabama or those interested in working in the State after graduation.  The CRNA job market in Alabama is one of the best in the United States.

Did you graduate from one of the two CRNA Schools in Alabama?  Please let us know what you thought of the programs and experience working with the CRNA graduates.  You can also learn more by clicking the image gallery below.

 

Arizona, known as the Grand Canyon State, is ranked #16 in total number of CRNA Schools in the United States.  It shares the #16 CRNA School ranking with Maryland, Massachusetts, South Carolina, New Jersey as well as several other States.  As the sixth largest state in the US, Arizona is more well known in the commodities industry as a large copper producer than in the healthcare industry.  CRNA students in Arizona appreciate many of the special attractions in the State including the Grand Canyon National Park, which is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World.  There is also an active music and arts scene with the Phoenix Art Museum and the Head Museum with Native American art.

Arizona is included in the RN Compact States agreement that means RN nurses in Arizona are able to move around freely and work within all 33 approved multi-license states.  However, it’s important to note that there is no such APRN Compact for nurse anesthetists yet though this may change in the future.  This is something that is important when people consider CRNA Schools in AZ.

Nurse Anesthetist Programs in Arizona

There are two CRNA Schools in Arizona located in the cities of Glendale and Tucson as shown below:

1. Midwestern University CRNA, Glendale (Master of Science in Nursing Anesthesia)
2. University of Arizona CRNA, Tucson (Doctor of Nursing Practice)

Midwestern University CRNA offers two CRNA programs.  The first is a BSN to DNP program while the second is a post-masters CRNA program which is entirely online with no campus attendance required.  The post-masters CRNA program at Midwestern provides the opportunity for students to work full time or part-time in other jobs to earn income to pay for their tuition.

As of Year End 2020, there are 122 CRNA schools in the United States and 2.4 CRNA schools in each State on average.  To compare, there are 13 CRNA schools in Pennsylvania and 9 CRNA schools in Florida.  In addition, North Carolina and Tennessee both have 6 CRNA schools.  On the other hand, there are no CRNA programs at all in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico, Vermont, New Hampshire, Alaska, and Hawaii.  Oftentimes, the States with more CRNA schools tend to have more CRNA jobs as well.  However, this does not apply to Arizona as the State ranks #32 in most number of CRNA jobs in the US, which is not a great ranking.

CRNA Programs in Arizona Acceptance Rate

The average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in Arizona is 15%.  This is significantly lower compared to the national CRNA average acceptance rate of 26%.  Both nurse anesthetist schools in Arizona are very competitive.  However, the University of Arizona CRNA acceptance rate of only 10% is really due to the fact that the class size is very small at just 10 students in the class of 2020 and 13 students in the class of 2019.

The Midwestern University CRNA, acceptance rate is 21%, which is more in align with the national average although still slightly lower.  In general, the easiest CRNA schools to get into by State are generally in the States with more CRNA schools.  For example, the average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in Florida is 30% with 9 CRNA Schools.  This compares with an acceptance rate of 13% for CRNA schools in Georgia and 24% in South Carolina, which only have 2 CRNA schools.

Best CRNA Schools in Arizona

Please see the list below for the best CRNA schools in Arizona.

Best CRNA School Ranking	All CRNA Schools	City	Degree Offered
19	Midwestern University CRNA	Glendale	MSNA
83	University of Arizona CRNA	Tucson	DNP

Be sure to check out our exclusive best nurse anesthetist schools list.  Through interviewing over 125 real CRNAs, we ranked all CRNA schools to come up with the best CRNA schools in America.

Other Arizona CRNA Information

Whether you’re looking to apply to CRNA programs in Arizona or already a CRNA, check out CRNA Salary in Arizona and Arizona Board of Nursing to learn more about nurse anesthesia in the State.

Map of CRNA Schools by State

With two CRNA schools in Arizona, you may also be interested in applying to CRNA programs nearby in other States.  The States that have nurse anesthetist schools include:

• CRNA Schools in California
• CRNA Schools in Utah
• Texas: CRNA Schools in Texas

Unfortunately, the States to the East (New Mexico) and West (Nevada) do not have any CRNA schools.

Notes:
The darker the blue color equivocates to more CRNA Schools in the State.
Tier 1 = 6 or more CRNA Schools
2nd Tier  = 3 to 5 CRNA Schools
Tier 3 = 1 or 2 CRNA Schools
White means no CRNA schools in the State.
Data source: everythingCRNA

CRNA Salary in Arizona

Since you’re reading about CRNA Schools in Arizona, we thought you might be interested in learning about the CRNA Salary in Arizona if you’re going to work in the State.  Be sure to also check out our CRNA Salary Guide and CRNA Starting Salary if you’re still a student or if you’re wondering how much a fresh CRNA can make right out of nurse anesthesia school.  Different States have different demand and supply economics of nurse anesthetists, so my advice is to be sure to read up on different states to see which ones fit you best.

Conclusion

In summary, there are two solid CRNA Schools in Arizona.  Both are attractive options, especially for students who would like to continue living in Arizona.  In fact, 68% of University of Arizona CRNA graduates remain working in Arizona after completing the CRNA program.  It is common that a SRNA nurse can find nurse anesthetist jobs within the same State easier than students from out of State upon finishing school.  Students applying to CRNA programs in Arizona may want to apply to programs in nearby states as well to increase their chances of being admitted.

Did you graduate from one of the two CRNA Schools in Arizona?  Please let us know what you thought of the programs and experience working with the graduates. You can also learn more by clicking the image gallery below.

 

Arkansas, known as the Natural State, is ranked #16 in total number of CRNA Schools in the United States.  It shares the #16 CRNA School ranking with Maryland, Massachusetts, Arizona, New Jersey as well as several other States.  Located in the South, students at CRNA Schools in Arkansas appreciate the outdoor beauty from six natural parks, hot springs, lakes, and many national forests.  In addition, Arkansas is especially well-known for being the hometown of Bill Clinton (former US President), Sam Walton (Walmart) and Fortune 500 companies including Tysons and Dillard’s.

Arkansas is included in the RN Compact States agreement that means RN nurses in Arkansas are able to move around freely and work within all 33 approved multi-license states.  However, it’s important to note that there is no such APRN Compact for nurse anesthetists yet though this may change in the future.  This is something that is important when people consider CRNA Schools in Arkansas.

Nurse Anesthetist Programs in Arkansas

There are two CRNA Schools in Arkansas located in the cities of Jonesboro and Little Rock as shown below:

1. ASU CRNA, Jonesboro (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
2. UAMS CRNA, Little Rock (Doctor of Nursing Practice)

CRNA Schools in Arkansas

Both CRNA programs in AR offer DNP degrees.  There are no nurse anesthetist schools in Arkansas that offer MSN master’s degrees.  The 2020 calendar year was the last year Arkansas State University offered the Master of Science program.  Currently, they are just waiting for the COA accreditation for the 2021 DNP program.  ASU CRNA was one of the earliest Nurse Anesthetist Schools, having graduated its first class of CRNAs in 2005.  On the other hand, the UAMS CRNA, known as the University of Arkansas for Medical Science, is a brand new CRNA program offered this year.  The first cohort began in the fall of 2020 with a class of 16 students, and the program will increase the enrollment to 20 students per cohort.  Although the UAMS CRNA program is brand new, it is spearheaded by Michelle Gonzalez, who is an experienced and well-respected nurse anesthetist and nurse educator as well.

As of Year End 2020, there are 122 CRNA schools in the United States and 2.4 CRNA schools in each State on average.  To compare, there are 13 CRNA schools in Pennsylvania and 9 CRNA schools in Florida.  In addition, North Carolina and Tennessee both have 6 CRNA schools.  On the other hand, there are no CRNA programs at all in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico, Vermont, New Hampshire, Alaska, and Hawaii.  Oftentimes, the States with more CRNA schools tend to have more CRNA jobs as well.  This generalization applies to CRNA Schools in Arkansas as the State ranks #26 in most number of CRNA jobs in the US, which is only an average ranking.  This is one rank above Oklahoma, which is ranked #27.

CRNA Programs in Arkansas Acceptance Rate

The average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in Arkansas is 40%, with only ASU CRNA reporting acceptance rate information.  This is with a class size of approximately 40 CRNA students.  UAMS CRNA does not report admissions statistics because it is a brand new CRNA school.  Overall, the 40% is extremely higher than the national CRNA average acceptance rate of 26%.  In general, the easiest CRNA schools to get into by State are generally in the States with more CRNA schools.  For example, the average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in Florida is 30% with 9 CRNA Schools.

Best CRNA Schools in Arkansas

Please see the list below for the best CRNA schools in Arkansas.

Best CRNA School Ranking	All CRNA Schools	City	Degree Offered
84	ASU CRNA	Jonesboro	MSN
85	UAMS CRNA Program	Little Rock	DNP

Be sure to check out our exclusive best nurse anesthetist schools list.  Through interviewing over 125 real CRNAs, we ranked all CRNA schools to come up with the best CRNA schools in America.

Other Arkansas CRNA Information

Whether you’re looking to apply to CRNA programs in Arkansas or already a CRNA, check out CRNA Salary in Arkansas and Arkansas Board of Nursing to learn more about nurse anesthesia in the State.

Map of CRNA Schools by State

With two CRNA schools in Arkansas, you may also be interested in applying to CRNA programs nearby in other States.  The States close by to Arkansas that have nurse anesthetist schools include:

• CRNA Schools in North Carolina
• CRNA Schools in Tennessee
• GA: CRNA Schools in Georgia
• CRNA Schools in Florida

Notes:
The darker the blue color equivocates to more CRNA Schools in the State.
Tier 1 = 6 or more CRNA Schools
2nd Tier  = 3 to 5 CRNA Schools
Tier 3 = 1 or 2 CRNA Schools
White means no CRNA schools in the State.
Data source: everythingCRNA

CRNA Salary in Arkansas

Since you’re reading about CRNA Schools in Arkansas, we thought you might be interested in learning about the CRNA Salary in Arkansas if you’re going to work in the State.  Be sure to also check out our CRNA Salary Guide and CRNA Starting Salary if you’re still a student or if you’re wondering how much a fresh CRNA can make right out of nurse anesthesia school.  Different States have different demand and supply economics of nurse anesthetists, so my advice is to be sure to read up on different states to see which ones fit you best.

Nurse Anesthetist Schools in AR Conclusion

In summary, there are two CRNA Schools in Arkansas, which are ASU CRNA and UAMS CRNA.  ASU is a well-established program having been around since 2005 while UAMS is a brand new program that just started.  These two Nurse Anesthetist schools in Arkansas are especially attractive options for those interested in living in Arkansas or those interested in working in the State after graduation.  Although the CRNA market in AR is only average, other States in the South including Texas, North Carolina and Tennessee offer extraordinarily strong CRNA job markets for Arkansas CRNAs.

Did you graduate from one of the two CRNA Schools in Arkansas?  Please let us know what you thought of the programs and experience working with the CRNA graduates. Click on the image gallery below for more information on nurse anesthetist programs in AR.

 

Georgia, known as the Peach State, is ranked #16 in total number of CRNA Schools in the United States.  It shares the #16 CRNA School ranking with Maryland, Massachusetts, Arizona, New Jersey as well as several other States.  Nurse anesthetist students in Georgia enjoy very affordable cost of living in the State whether it be in the fast-paced cosmopolitan city of Atlanta or more family-oriented setting in Augusta.

Georgia is included in the RN Compact States agreement that means RN nurses in Georgia are able to move around freely and work within all 33 approved multi-license states.  However, it’s important to note that there is no such APRN Compact for nurse anesthetists yet though this may change in the future.  This is something that is important when people consider CRNA Schools in GA.

Nurse Anesthetist Programs in Georgia

There are two CRNA Schools in Georgia located in the cities of Atlanta and Augusta as shown below:

1. Emory CRNA, Atlanta (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
2. Augusta CRNA Program, Augusta (Doctor of Nursing Practice)

Both CRNA programs in GA only offer DNP degrees.  There are no nurse anesthetist schools in Georgia that offer MSN master’s degrees.  The Emory School of Nursing in Georgia is a very prestigious CRNA school and ranked #4 in the nation by US News and World Report.  The school is also ranked #9 for its Doctor of Nursing Practice program.

As of Year End 2020, there are 122 CRNA schools in the United States and 2.4 CRNA schools in each State on average.  To compare, there are 13 CRNA schools in Pennsylvania and 9 CRNA schools in Florida.  In addition, North Carolina and Tennessee both have 6 CRNA schools.  On the other hand, there are no CRNA programs at all in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico, Vermont, New Hampshire, Alaska, and Hawaii.  Oftentimes, the States with more CRNA schools tend to have more CRNA jobs as well.  This generalization applies to CRNA Schools in Georgia as the State ranks #12 in most number of CRNA jobs in the US, which is a great ranking.  This is one rank above South Carolina, which is ranked #13.

CRNA Programs in Georgia Acceptance Rate

The average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in Georgia is 13%.  This is much lower than the national CRNA average acceptance rate of 26%.  This acceptance rate is only for Emory CRNA, which accepts 10 students each year in its coveted program.  Unfortunately, the Augusta CRNA Program, does not publicize its class size and acceptance rate.  In general, the easiest CRNA schools to get into by State are generally in the States with more CRNA schools.  For example, the average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in Florida is 30% with 9 CRNA Schools.

Best CRNA Schools in Georgia

Please see the list below for the best CRNA schools in Georgia.

Best CRNA School Ranking	All CRNA Schools	City	Degree Offered
110	Augusta CRNA Program	Augusta	DNP
124	Emory CRNA	Atlanta	DNP

Be sure to check out our exclusive best nurse anesthetist schools list.  Through interviewing over 125 real CRNAs, we ranked all CRNA schools to come up with the best CRNA schools in America.

Other Georgia CRNA Information

Whether you’re looking to apply to CRNA programs in Georgia or already a CRNA, check out CRNA Salary in Georgia and Georgia Board of Nursing to learn more about nurse anesthesia in the State.

Map of CRNA Schools by State

With two CRNA schools in Georgia, you may also be interested in applying to CRNA programs nearby in other States.  The States close by to Georgia that have nurse anesthetist schools include:

• CRNA Schools in North Carolina
• CRNA Schools in Tennessee
• AL: CRNA Schools in Alabama
• CRNA Schools in Florida

Notes:
The darker the blue color equivocates to more CRNA Schools in the State.
Tier 1 = 6 or more CRNA Schools
2nd Tier  = 3 to 5 CRNA Schools
Tier 3 = 1 or 2 CRNA Schools
White means no CRNA schools in the State.
Data source: everythingCRNA

CRNA Salary in Georgia

Since you’re reading about CRNA Schools in Georgia, we thought you might be interested in learning about the CRNA Salary in Georgia if you’re going to work in the State.  Be sure to also check out our CRNA Salary Guide and CRNA Starting Salary if you’re still a student or if you’re wondering how much a fresh CRNA can make right out of nurse anesthesia school.  Different States have different demand and supply economics of nurse anesthetists, so my advice is to be sure to read up on different states to see which ones fit you best.

Nurse Anesthetist Programs in Georgia Conclusion

In summary, CRNA Schools in Georgia are attractive for the low cost of living in the State and reputational excellence of Emory.  In addition, the CRNA job market in Georgia is extraordinarily strong, which gives an upper hand to graduates from the Emory CRNA and the Augusta CRNA Program.

Did you graduate from one of the two CRNA Schools in Georgia?  Please let us know what you thought of the programs and experience working with the CRNA graduates.  Click the image gallery below to learn more about Nurse anesthetist schools in GA.

 

Kentucky, known as the Blue Grass State, is ranked #16 in total number of CRNA Schools in the United States.  It shares the #16 CRNA School ranking with Maryland, Massachusetts, South Carolina, New Jersey as well as several other States.  When CRNA students describe studying in Kentucky, they describe it as very rustic and beautiful agrarian countryside.  Most of the students in CRNA schools in Kentucky were already residents in the State and had intended to continue working in the State after graduation.  Others were drawn to the unique programs which we will discuss below.

Kentucky is included in the RN Compact States agreement that means RN nurses in Kentucky are able to move around freely and work within all 33 approved multi-license states.  However, it’s important to note that there is no such APRN Compact for nurse anesthetists yet though this may change in the future.  This is something that is important when people consider CRNA Schools in KY.

Nurse Anesthetist Schools in Kentucky

There are two CRNA Schools in Kentucky located in the suburbs of Highland Heights and Madisonville as shown below:

1. NKU CRNA, Highland Heights (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
2. Murray State CRNA, Madisonville (Doctor of Nursing Practice)

All CRNA programs in KY are 3-year doctorate degrees.  Master of Nursing in Anesthesia degrees are no longer available in Kentucky.  What separates the CRNA programs in KY from schools in other States is that the two schools are located in relatively smaller suburban towns.  Highland Heights has a population of less than 7,000 at the last US census and Madisonville isn’t much larger with a population of just under 20,000 residents.

CRNA Programs in Kentucky

NKU CRNA offers two CRNA programs.  The first is a BSN to DNP program while the second is a post-masters CRNA program which is entirely online with no campus attendance required.  Likewise, Murray State CRNA also offers a blended distance learning format where 100% of the first year program is conducted online.  The second- and third-year formats are online for the core subjects and specialty courses in person.  This provides the opportunity for students to work part-time in other jobs to earn income to pay for their tuition.  In addition, the tuition rate at Murray State CRNA is very competitive as all students pay in-state tuition rate.

As of Year End 2020, there are 122 CRNA schools in the United States and 2.4 CRNA schools in each State on average.  To compare, there are 13 CRNA schools in Pennsylvania and 9 CRNA schools in Florida.  In addition, North Carolina and Tennessee both have 6 CRNA schools.  On the other hand, there are no CRNA programs at all in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico, Vermont, New Hampshire, Alaska, and Hawaii.  Oftentimes, the States with more CRNA schools tend to have more CRNA jobs as well.  Unfortunately, BLS does not publicize the number of CRNA jobs in Kentucky.

CRNA Programs in Kentucky Acceptance Rate

The average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in Kentucky is 20%.  This is significantly lower compared to the national CRNA average acceptance rate of 26%.  Both programs in Kentucky are very competitive.  The NKU CRNA acceptance rate is 22% while the Murray State CRNA acceptance rate is a mere 17%.  In general, the easiest CRNA schools to get into by State are generally in the States with more CRNA schools.  For example, the average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in Florida is 30% with 9 CRNA Schools.  This compares with an acceptance rate of 13% for CRNA schools in Georgia and 24% in South Carolina, which only have 2 CRNA schools.

Best CRNA Schools in Kentucky

Please see the list below for the best CRNA schools in Kentucky.

Best CRNA School Ranking	All CRNA Schools	City	Degree Offered
52	NKU CRNA	Highland Heights	DNP
63	Murray State CRNA	Madisonville	DNP

Be sure to check out our exclusive best nurse anesthetist schools list.  Through interviewing over 125 real CRNAs, we ranked all CRNA schools to come up with the best CRNA schools in America.

Other Kentucky CRNA Information

Whether you’re looking to apply to CRNA programs in Kentucky or already a CRNA, check out CRNA Salary in Kentucky and Kentucky Board of Nursing to learn more about nurse anesthesia in the State.

Map of CRNA Schools by State

With two CRNA schools in Kentucky, you may also be interested in applying to CRNA programs nearby in other States.  The States that have nurse anesthetist schools include:

• CRNA Schools in Tennessee
• CRNA Schools in Pennsylvania
• Maryland: CRNA Schools in Maryland
• CRNA Schools in North Carolina
• CRNA Schools in Illinois

Notes:
The darker the blue color equivocates to more CRNA Schools in the State.
Tier 1 = 6 or more CRNA Schools
2nd Tier  = 3 to 5 CRNA Schools
Tier 3 = 1 or 2 CRNA Schools
White means no CRNA schools in the State.
Data source: everythingCRNA

CRNA Salary in Kentucky

Since you’re reading about CRNA Schools in Kentucky, we thought you might be interested in learning about the CRNA Salary in Kentucky if you’re going to work in the State.  Be sure to also check out our CRNA Salary Guide and CRNA Starting Salary if you’re still a student or if you’re wondering how much a fresh CRNA can make right out of nurse anesthesia school.  Different States have different demand and supply economics of nurse anesthetists, so my advice is to be sure to read up on different states to see which ones fit you best.

Nurse Anesthetist Programs in Kentucky Conclusion

In summary, CRNA Schools in Kentucky offer the very interesting flexible option of online distance learning.  NKU CRNA offers this option only for existing master’s prepared CRNAs wanting to get their DNP while Murray State CRNA offers this option for the entire first year for all its CRNA students.  Although the small suburban towns that the CRNA programs in KY are located in may not be very compelling, the schools are a good choice for in-State residents as well as those wishing to remain in Kentucky after graduation.  This is because it is common that a SRNA nurse can find nurse anesthetist jobs within the same State easier than students from out of State upon finishing school.

Did you graduate from one of the two CRNA Schools in Kentucky?  Please let us know what you thought of the programs and experience working with the graduates.  Click on the image gallery below to learn more about nurse anesthetist schools in KY.

 

Louisiana, known as the Pelican State, is ranked #16 in total number of CRNA Schools in the United States.  It shares the #16 CRNA School ranking with Maryland, Massachusetts, Arizona, New Jersey as well as several other States.  Baton Rouge, the capital, was previously one of the top places for young adults back in 2010 but is today one of the most dangerous places to live along with New Orleans, according to U.S. News.  However, Louisiana residents appreciate the historical multicultural influences in the music, food, and architecture in this Southern State.  Culturally, CRNA students in Louisiana also love how they are able to participate in the state’s popular traditions including Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest.

Louisiana is included in the RN Compact States agreement that means RN nurses in Louisiana are able to move around freely and work within all 33 approved multi-license states.  However, it’s important to note that there is no such APRN Compact for nurse anesthetists yet though this may change in the future.  This is something that is important when people consider CRNA Schools in Louisiana.

Nurse Anesthetist Programs in Louisiana

There are two CRNA Schools in Louisiana located in the cities of Baton Rouge and New Orleans as shown below:

1. FranU CRNA, Baton Rouge (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
2. LSU CRNA Program, New Orleans (Doctor of Nursing Practice)

Both CRNA programs in LA offer DNP degrees.  There are no nurse anesthetist schools in Louisiana that offer MSN master’s degrees.  FranU, formally known as Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, was established in 2005 and is considered a boutique private Catholic university.  LSU, on the other hand, is a huge university with over 25,000 students.  LSU is the nickname for the Louisiana State University.

Applicants for both schools are required to have a current RN license with any State.  However, upon acceptance into either program, they must obtain a Louisiana registered nurse license prior to the start of classes.  As of Year End 2020, there are 122 CRNA schools in the United States and 2.4 CRNA schools in each State on average.  To compare, there are 13 CRNA schools in Pennsylvania and 9 CRNA schools in Florida.  In addition, North Carolina and Tennessee both have 6 CRNA schools.  On the other hand, there are no CRNA programs at all in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico, Vermont, New Hampshire, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Oftentimes, the States with more CRNA schools tend to have more CRNA jobs as well.  This generalization definitely applies to nurse anesthetist programs in Louisiana because the State ranks #16 in the greatest number of CRNA jobs and #16 in the number of CRNA schools as well.

NFLP at CRNA Schools in Louisiana

In addition, for CRNA Schools in Alabama, LSU CRNA Program, is part of the NFLP (Nurse Faculty Loan Program).  The NFLP is a federal program created by the US government to help encourage CRNA students to pursue a career in nursing education following graduation.  The way the program works is students can take up to a US$35,000 loan per year they are in school studying to become a CRNA.  Upon graduation, up to 85% of the total student loan will be cancelled over a 4-year period while the borrower serves as a full-time nursing faculty at a nursing school.  LSU CRNA Program has been very active in the Nurse Faculty Loan Program, so if you need financial assistance for your degree, please read more about it here.

CRNA Programs in Louisiana Acceptance Rate

The average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in Louisiana is 33%.  The acceptance rate of  FranU CRNA is 29% with a class size of 35 students and the acceptance rate of the LSU CRNA Program is 37% with a class size of 45 students.  Both schools have a fairly sizable class size, which increases the probability of being admitted into the program.  Overall, the 33% acceptance rate is significantly higher than the national CRNA average acceptance rate of 26%.  In general, the easiest CRNA schools to get into by State are generally in the States with more CRNA schools.  For example, the average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in Florida is 30% with 9 CRNA Schools.

Best CRNA Schools in Louisiana

Please see the list below for the best CRNA schools in Louisiana.

Best CRNA School Ranking	All CRNA Schools	City	Degree Offered
78	FranU CRNA	Baton Rouge	DNP
87	LSU CRNA Program	New Orleans	DNP

Be sure to check out our exclusive best nurse anesthetist schools list.  Through interviewing over 125 real CRNAs, we ranked all CRNA schools to come up with the best CRNA schools in America.

Other Louisiana CRNA Information

Whether you’re looking to apply to CRNA programs in Louisiana or already a CRNA, check out CRNA Salary in Louisiana and Louisiana Board of Nursing to learn more about nurse anesthesia in the State.

Map of CRNA Schools by State

With two CRNA schools in Louisiana, you may also be interested in applying to CRNA programs nearby in other States.  The States close by to Louisiana that have nurse anesthetist schools include:

• CRNA Schools in Alabama
• CRNA Schools in Tennessee
• TX: CRNA Schools in Texas
• CRNA Schools in Florida

Notes:
The darker the blue color equivocates to more CRNA Schools in the State.
Tier 1 = 6 or more CRNA Schools
2nd Tier  = 3 to 5 CRNA Schools
Tier 3 = 1 or 2 CRNA Schools
White means no CRNA schools in the State.
Data source: everythingCRNA

CRNA Salary in Louisiana

Since you’re reading about CRNA Schools in Louisiana, we thought you might be interested in learning about the CRNA Salary in Louisiana if you’re going to work in the State.  Be sure to also check out our CRNA Salary Guide and CRNA Starting Salary if you’re still a student or if you’re wondering how much a fresh CRNA can make right out of nurse anesthesia school.  Different States have different demand and supply economics of nurse anesthetists, so my advice is to be sure to read up on different states to see which ones fit you best.

Nurse Anesthetist Schools in LA Conclusion

In summary, there are two CRNA Schools in Louisiana, which are FranU CRNA and LSU CRNA Program.  Both schools have a good reputation in the nurse anesthesia community, but the biggest concern from students studying at nurse anesthetist programs in LA is the safety of the surrounding cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge.  Other than that, both these two CRNA schools in Louisiana are especially attractive options for those interested in living in Louisiana or those interested in working in the State after graduation.   This is because the job market for CRNAs is strong in LA.

Did you graduate from one of the two CRNA Schools in Louisiana?  Please let us know what you thought of the programs and experience working with the CRNA graduates. Click on the image gallery below to learn more about nurse anesthetist programs in LA.

 

Maryland, known as the Old Line State, is ranked #16 in total number of CRNA Schools in the United States.  It shares the #16 CRNA School ranking with Louisiana, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Virginia as well as several other States.  Located in the Mid-Atlantic area, Maryland is strategically between Washington DC, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.  CRNA students sometimes call Maryland, ‘Miniature America’ due to its vast landscape even though it is a small state – the west is covered in mountains, the east with farms, beaches in the south and cities in the center.  CRNA Schools in Maryland are located in the center in the cities of Bethesda and College Park.  In fact, they are more or less equally the same distance away from Baltimore and Washington DC.

Maryland is part of the RN Compact States agreement, which means RN nurses are able to move around freely and work within all 33 approved multi-license states.  However, it’s important to note that there is no such APRN Compact for nurse anesthetists yet though this may change in the future.  This is something that is important when people consider CRNA Schools in MD.

Nurse Anesthetist Programs in Maryland

There are two CRNA Schools in Maryland as shown below:

1. University of Maryland CRNA, College Park (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
2. Military CRNA, Bethesda (Doctor of Nursing Practice)

Both the University of Maryland and the Uniformed Services University Military CRNA offer Doctorate degrees in Nurse Anesthesia.  There are no Masters of Nursing Degrees issued by CRNA Programs in MD.  In addition, it is important to note that the University of Maryland, College Park is a completely different university than the University of Maryland Baltimore.  Sometimes people confuse these two universities.  To clarify, the University of Maryland Baltimore does not have a CRNA Program.

As of Year End 2020, there are 122 CRNA schools in the United States and 2.4 CRNA schools in each State on average.  To compare, there are 13 CRNA schools in Pennsylvania and 9 CRNA schools in Florida.  In addition, North Carolina and Tennessee both have 6 CRNA schools.  On the other hand, there are no CRNA programs at all in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico, Vermont, New Hampshire, Alaska, and Hawaii.  Oftentimes, the States with more CRNA schools tend to have more CRNA jobs as well.  This generalization seems to apply to MD as it is ranked #16 in number of CRNA Schools in the US and #22 in number of CRNA jobs in the country.

CRNA Programs in Maryland Acceptance Rate

The average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in Maryland is 52%.  This is extremely high compared the national CRNA average acceptance rate of 26%.  The reason for this is because the two CRNA programs in MD have very extreme acceptance rates on completely opposite sides of the spectrum.  The University of Maryland CRNA program has an acceptance rate of only 10%. 250 potential students applied for 25 coveted spots in this nurse anesthetist program – one of the most selective in the country.  On the other hand, the Military CRNA has an acceptance rate of 95%.  In the previous year, the Military CRNA program had 37 applicants and 35 were accepted.  That means, if you apply for the Military CRNA program you are almost guaranteed to become a CRNA in the future.

In general, the easiest CRNA schools to get into by State are generally in the States with more CRNA schools.  For example, the average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in Florida is 30% with 9 CRNA Schools.  This compares with an acceptance rate of 13% for CRNA schools in Georgia and 24% in South Carolina, which only have 2 CRNA schools.

Best CRNA Schools in Maryland

Please see the list below for the best CRNA schools in Maryland.

Best CRNA School Ranking	All CRNA Schools	City	Degree Offered
1	Military CRNA	Bethesda	DNP
18	University of Maryland CRNA	Baltimore	DNP
38	Johns Hopkins CRNA	Baltimore	DNP

Be sure to check out our exclusive best nurse anesthetist schools list.  Through interviewing over 125 real CRNAs, we ranked all CRNA schools to come up with the best CRNA schools in America.

Other Maryland CRNA Information

Whether you’re looking to apply to CRNA programs in Maryland or already a CRNA, check out CRNA Salary in Maryland and Maryland Board of Nursing to learn more about nurse anesthesia in the State.

Map of CRNA Schools by State

With two nurse anesthetist schools in Maryland, you may also be interested in applying to CRNA programs nearby in other States.  Other States nearby MD that have CRNA programs include:

• NY: CRNA Schools in New York
• CRNA Schools in Pennsylvania
• Virginia: CRNA Schools in Virginia
• CRNA Schools in North Carolina

Notes:
The darker the blue color equivocates to more CRNA Schools in the State.
Tier 1 = 6 or more CRNA Schools
2nd Tier  = 3 to 5 CRNA Schools
Tier 3 = 1 or 2 CRNA Schools
White means no CRNA schools in the State.
Data source: everythingCRNA

CRNA Salary in Maryland

Since you’re reading about CRNA Schools in Maryland, we thought you might be interested in learning about the CRNA Salary in Maryland if you’re going to work in the State.  Be sure to also check out our CRNA Salary Guide and CRNA Starting Salary if you’re still a student or if you’re wondering how much a fresh CRNA can make right out of nurse anesthesia school.  Different States have different demand and supply economics of nurse anesthetists, so my advice is to be sure to read up on different states to see which ones fit you best.

Nurse Anesthetist Schools in MD Conclusion

In summary, there are two CRNA schools in Maryland which are excellent choices for students interested in pursuing nurse anesthesia in the State.  Both CRNA programs are located in strategic locations and about an hour’s drive from Washington DC and Philadelphia.  Maryland is also a decent State for number of CRNA jobs.  Pursuing a CRNA program in Maryland will also make sense if you plan on staying within the State after graduation.  This is because it is common that a SRNA nurse can find nurse anesthetist jobs within the same State easier than students from out of State upon finishing school.

Did you graduate from one of the CRNA Schools in Maryland?  Please let us know what you thought of the programs and experience working with the graduates. Click on the image gallery below for more information on nurse anesthetist programs in MD.

 

Virginia, known as the Old Dominion State, is ranked #16 in total number of CRNA Schools in the United States.  It shares the #16 CRNA School ranking with Maryland, Massachusetts, South Carolina, New Jersey as well as several other States.  There are numerous established colleges and universities situated throughout Virginia State, including cities as Norfolk and Richmond, and CRNA Schools in Virginia are no exception.  CRNA students appreciate the nature throughout the State – from the majestic Appalachian Mountains all the way to the miles of coastline along the Chesapeake Bay.  These are just some of the things that make nurse anesthetist programs in Virginia unique.

Virginia has approved legislation to be part of the RN Compact States agreement and this should be implemented in 2021.  This means RN nurses are able to move around freely and work within all 33 approved multi-license states.  However, it’s important to note that there is no such APRN Compact for nurse anesthetists yet though this may change in the future.  This is something that is important when people consider CRNA Schools in VA.

Nurse Anesthetist Programs in Virginia

There are two CRNA Schools in Virginia located in the cities of Norfolk and Richmond as shown below:

1. Old Dominion University CRNA, Norfolk (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
2. VCU CRNA Program, Richmond (Doctor of Nursing Anesthesia Practice)

VCU CRNA Program in Virginia

All CRNA programs in VA are 3-year doctorate degrees.  Master of Nursing in Anesthesia degrees are no longer available in Virginia.  VCU offers an incredibly unique program with a didactic curriculum at distance sites across Virginia.  Students in Southwest Virginia (Abingdon), Roanoke, and Northern Virginia (Alexandria) are all able to learn together with the core Richmond class through video conferencing and web-based lessons.  By doing this, the school was able to increase the class size to 44 students with the Richmond campus being the largest.  Overall, the acceptance rate is 24% at the VCU CRNA Program.

Old Dominion University CRNA School in VA

Meanwhile, Old Dominion University CRNA is a boutique program not as well known, especially outside VA.  Although the class size last year was 15 students, the graduating class size in 2018 was only 8 students.  With that in mind, nevertheless, the Old Dominion graduate employment has consistently been 100% in the past decade and acceptance rates are at 50%.  Therefore, this may be an excellent choice of school for those who may be concerned about being accepted into a CRNA school.

As of Year End 2020, there are 122 CRNA schools in the United States and 2.4 CRNA schools in each State on average.  To compare, there are 13 CRNA schools in Pennsylvania and 9 CRNA schools in Florida.  In addition, North Carolina and Tennessee both have 6 CRNA schools.  On the other hand, there are no CRNA programs at all in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico, Vermont, New Hampshire, Alaska, and Hawaii.  Oftentimes, the States with more CRNA schools tend to have more CRNA jobs as well.  This generalization applies to VA as it is ranked #16 in number of CRNA Schools in the US and #14 in number of CRNA jobs in the country.

CRNA Programs in Virginia Acceptance Rate

The average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in Virginia is 37%.  This is extremely high compared the national CRNA average acceptance rate of 26%.  The reason for this is because Old Dominion University CRNA has an extremely high acceptance rate of 50% as mentioned above.  In general, the easiest CRNA schools to get into by State are generally in the States with more CRNA schools.  For example, the average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in Florida is 30% with 9 CRNA Schools.  This compares with an acceptance rate of 13% for CRNA schools in Georgia and 24% in South Carolina, which only have 2 CRNA schools.

Best CRNA Schools in Virginia

Please see the list below for the best CRNA schools in Virginia.

Best CRNA School Ranking	All CRNA Schools	City	Degree Offered
6	VCU CRNA Program	Richmond	DNAP
11	Old Dominion University CRNA	Norfolk	DNP

Be sure to check out our exclusive best nurse anesthetist schools list.  Through interviewing over 125 real CRNAs, we ranked all CRNA schools to come up with the best CRNA schools in America.

Other Virginia CRNA Information

Whether you’re looking to apply to CRNA programs in Virginia or already a CRNA, check out CRNA Salary in Virginia and Virginia Board of Nursing to learn more about nurse anesthesia in the State.

Map of CRNA Schools by State

With two CRNA schools in Virginia, you may also be interested in applying to CRNA programs nearby in other States.  The States that have nurse anesthetist schools include:

• CRNA Schools in New York
• CRNA Schools in Pennsylvania
• Maryland: CRNA Schools in Maryland
• CRNA Schools in North Carolina

Notes:
The darker the blue color equivocates to more CRNA Schools in the State.
Tier 1 = 6 or more CRNA Schools
2nd Tier  = 3 to 5 CRNA Schools
Tier 3 = 1 or 2 CRNA Schools
White means no CRNA schools in the State.
Data source: everythingCRNA

CRNA Salary in Virginia

Since you’re reading about CRNA Schools in Virginia, we thought you might be interested in learning about the CRNA Salary in Virginia if you’re going to work in the State.  Be sure to also check out our CRNA Salary Guide and CRNA Starting Salary if you’re still a student or if you’re wondering how much a fresh CRNA can make right out of nurse anesthesia school.  Different States have different demand and supply economics of nurse anesthetists, so my advice is to be sure to read up on different states to see which ones fit you best.

Nurse Anesthetist Programs in VA Conclusion

In summary, Virginia is an attractive state to study nurse anesthesia.  CRNA Schools in Virginia offer the combination of flexibility in addition to an extraordinarily strong job market for nurse anesthetists upon graduation.  Pursuing a CRNA program in Virginia will also make sense if you plan on staying within the State after graduation.  This is because it is common that a SRNA nurse can find nurse anesthetist jobs within the same State easier than students from out of State upon finishing school.

Did you graduate from one of the CRNA Schools in Virginia?  Please let us know what you thought of the programs and experience working with the graduates. Click on the image gallery below for more information on nurse anesthetist schools in VA.

 

New Jersey, known as the Garden State, is ranked #16 in total number of CRNA Schools in the United States.  It shares the #16 CRNA School ranking with Maryland, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Virginia as well as several other States.  Located in the Tri-State area, New Jersey is strategically between Pennsylvania, New York and Delaware.  CRNA students in New Jersey love how they are in close proximity to Philadelphia and NYC while having the highest population density in the US.  This allows more cultural exchange and experiences in meeting more people.

Second, New Jersey has approved legislation to be part of the RN Compact States agreement and this should be implemented in 2021.  This means RN nurses are able to move around freely and work within all 33 approved multi-license states.  However, it’s important to note that there is no such APRN Compact for nurse anesthetists yet though this may change in the future.  This is something that is important when people consider CRNA Schools in NJ.

Nurse Anesthetist Programs in New Jersey

There are two CRNA Schools in New Jersey located in the cities of Camden and Newark as shown below:

1. Rutgers CRNA, Newark (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
2. Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes, Camden (Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia)

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is one of the largest universities in the US with more than 31,000 undergraduate students annually and it has an excellent CRNA program.  Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes CRNA Program is associated with Drexel University’s College of Nursing and the MSN is granted by Drexel.  As all CRNA school programs are transitioning from MSN to DNP degrees, as of July 2020, the Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes CRNA program is currently inactive for admission status pending further news.  Thus, in reality there is only one of two CRNA Schools in New Jersey currently active for admissions.

As of Year End 2020, there are 122 CRNA schools in the United States and 2.4 CRNA schools in each State on average.  To compare, there are 13 CRNA schools in Pennsylvania and 9 CRNA schools in Florida.  In addition, North Carolina and Tennessee both have 6 CRNA schools.  On the other hand, there are no CRNA programs at all in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico, Vermont, New Hampshire, Alaska, and Hawaii.  Oftentimes, the States with more CRNA schools tend to have more CRNA jobs as well.  This generalization seems to apply to NJ as it is ranked #16 in number of CRNA Schools in the US and #18 in number of CRNA jobs in the country.

CRNA Programs in New Jersey Acceptance Rate

The average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in New Jersey is 26%.  This is exactly identical to the national CRNA average acceptance rate of 26%.  In general, the easiest CRNA schools to get into by State are generally in the States with more CRNA schools.  For example, the average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in Florida is 30% with 9 CRNA Schools.  This compares with an acceptance rate of 13% for CRNA schools in Georgia and 24% in South Carolina, which only have 2 CRNA schools.  In the case of New Jersey, this generalization does apply but it is difficult to generalize with only two nurse anesthetist programs in NJ.

Best CRNA Schools in New Jersey

Please see the list below for the best CRNA schools in New Jersey.

Best CRNA School Ranking	All CRNA Schools	City	Degree Offered
53	Rutgers CRNA	Newark	DNP
105	Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes	Camden	MSN

Be sure to check out our exclusive best nurse anesthetist schools list.  Through interviewing over 125 real CRNAs, we ranked all CRNA schools to come up with the best CRNA schools in America.

Other New Jersey CRNA Information

Whether you’re looking to apply to CRNA programs in New Jersey or already a CRNA, check out CRNA Salary in New Jersey and New Jersey Board of Nursing to learn more about nurse anesthesia in the State.  Also the city references of CRNA Salary in NYC and CRNA Schools in NYC may be useful as they are contingent to the CRNA Schools in NJ.

Map of CRNA Schools by State

With only one CRNA schools in New Jersey, you may be interested in applying to CRNA programs nearby in other States.  The States surrounding New Jersey to the north, east and west all do not have CRNA Schools.  However, other States that have CRNA programs include:

• CRNA Schools in New York
• Pennsylvania: CRNA Schools in Pennsylvania
• CRNA Schools in Maryland

Notes:
The darker the blue color equivocates to more CRNA Schools in the State.
Tier 1 = 6 or more CRNA Schools
2nd Tier  = 3 to 5 CRNA Schools
Tier 3 = 1 or 2 CRNA Schools
White means no CRNA schools in the State.
Data source: everythingCRNA

CRNA Salary in New Jersey

Since you’re reading about CRNA Schools in New Jersey, we thought you might be interested in learning about the CRNA Salary in New Jersey if you’re going to work in the State.  Be sure to also check out our CRNA Salary Guide and CRNA Starting Salary if you’re still a student or if you’re wondering how much a fresh CRNA can make right out of nurse anesthesia school.  Different States have different demand and supply economics of nurse anesthetists, so my advice is to be sure to read up on different states to see which ones fit you best.

Nurse Anesthetist Programs in NJ Conclusion

To sum up, although there are currently two CRNA schools in New Jersey, in reality there is only one CRNA School NJ who is taking new students.  If you are interested in attending CRNA schools in the Tri-State area, I also recommend researching CRNA Schools in Pennsylvania and CRNA Schools in NJ as well to keep your options open.

Pursuing a CRNA program in New Jersey will also make sense if you plan on staying within the State after graduation.  This is because it is common that a SRNA nurse can find nurse anesthetist jobs within the same State easier than students from out of State upon finishing school.

Did you graduate from one of the CRNA Schools in New Jersey?  Does anyone have any opinion on Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes potentially ending their nurse anesthetist program in NJ?  Please let us know what you thought of the programs and experience working with the graduates. Click on the image gallery below for more information on nurse anesthetist schools in NJ.

 

South Carolina, known as the Palmetto State, is ranked #16 in total number of CRNA Schools in the United States.  It shares the #16 CRNA School ranking with Maryland, Massachusetts, Arizona, New Jersey as well as several other States.  Top CRNA schools are located throughout South Carolina, especially in Charleston and Columbia.  CRNA students in SC appreciate the year-long subtropical weather, clean air, beautiful coastlines & landscapes and many fun places to visit and things to do.

South Carolina is included in the RN Compact States agreement that means RN nurses in South Carolina are able to move around freely and work within all 33 approved multi-license states.  However, it’s important to note that there is no such APRN Compact for nurse anesthetists yet though this may change in the future.  This is something that is important when people consider CRNA Schools in SC.

Nurse Anesthetist Programs in South Carolina

There are two CRNA Schools in South Carolina located in the cities of Charleston and Columbia as shown below:

1. MUSC CRNA Program, Charleston (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
2. University of South Carolina CRNA, Columbia (Doctor of Nursing Practice)

Both CRNA programs in SC only offer DNP degrees.  There are no nurse anesthetist schools in South Carolina that offer MSN masters degrees.  MUSC CRNA is formally known as the Medical University of South Carolina.  The School offers two CRNA programs – one for Post Baccalaureate and the other for Post Masters.  The University of South Carolina CRNA offers a DNP degree where the first two semesters are online format.  The program is done through the University of South Carolina School of Medicine though the first two semesters are through the College of Nursing.  Interestingly, it is rare for CRNA programs to be done through the medical school so this is one factor that makes the UofSC program unique.

CRNA Schools in South Carolina

As of Year End 2020, there are 122 CRNA schools in the United States and 2.4 CRNA schools in each State on average.  To compare, there are 13 CRNA schools in Pennsylvania and 9 CRNA schools in Florida.  In addition, North Carolina and Tennessee both have 6 CRNA schools.  On the other hand, there are no CRNA programs at all in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico, Vermont, New Hampshire, Alaska, and Hawaii.  Oftentimes, the States with more CRNA schools tend to have more CRNA jobs as well.  This generalization applies to CRNA Schools in South Carolina the State ranks #13 in most number of CRNA jobs in the US, which is a great ranking.

CRNA Programs in South Carolina Acceptance Rate

The average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in South Carolina is 24%.  This is very similar to the national CRNA average acceptance rate of 26%.  Both nurse anesthetist schools in South Carolina are competitive.  MUSC CRNA Program acceptance rate is 20% while the University of South Carolina CRNA acceptance rate is 27%.  Both programs have a class size of 30 students each.  In general, the easiest CRNA schools to get into by State are generally in the States with more CRNA schools.  For example, the average acceptance rate for CRNA schools in Florida is 30% with 9 CRNA Schools.  This compares with an acceptance rate of 13% for CRNA schools in Georgia and 24% in South Carolina, which only have 2 CRNA schools.

Best CRNA Schools in South Carolina

Please see the list below for the best CRNA schools in South Carolina.

Best CRNA School Ranking	All CRNA Schools	City	Degree Offered
29	MUSC CRNA Program	Charleston	DNAP
75	University of South Carolina CRNA	Columbia	DNAP

Be sure to check out our exclusive best nurse anesthetist schools list.  Through interviewing over 125 real CRNAs, we ranked all CRNA schools to come up with the best CRNA schools in America.

Other South Carolina CRNA Information

Whether you’re looking to apply to CRNA programs in South Carolina or already a CRNA, check out CRNA Salary in South Carolina and South Carolina Board of Nursing to learn more about nurse anesthesia in the State.

Map of CRNA Schools by State

With two CRNA schools in South Carolina, you may also be interested in applying to CRNA programs nearby in other States.  The States that have nurse anesthetist schools include:

• CRNA Schools in North Carolina
• CRNA Schools in Tennessee
• GA: CRNA Schools in Georgia
• CRNA Schools in Florida

Notes:
The darker the blue color equivocates to more CRNA Schools in the State.
Tier 1 = 6 or more CRNA Schools
2nd Tier  = 3 to 5 CRNA Schools
Tier 3 = 1 or 2 CRNA Schools
White means no CRNA schools in the State.
Data source: everythingCRNA

CRNA Salary in South Carolina

Since you’re reading about CRNA Schools in South Carolina, we thought you might be interested in learning about the CRNA Salary in South Carolina if you’re going to work in the State.  Be sure to also check out our CRNA Salary Guide and CRNA Starting Salary if you’re still a student or if you’re wondering how much a fresh CRNA can make right out of nurse anesthesia school.  Different States have different demand and supply economics of nurse anesthetists, so my advice is to be sure to read up on different states to see which ones fit you best.

Nurse Anesthetist Schools in SC Conclusion

In summary, students in CRNA Schools in South Carolina are very satisfied with the quality of life in the State.  In addition, the CRNA job market in South Carolina is very strong, which gives an upper hand to graduates from MUSC and the University of South Carolina nurse anesthetist schools.

Did you graduate from one of the two CRNA Schools in South Carolina?  Please let us know what you thought of the programs and experience working with the CRNA graduates.  Click on the image gallery below for more information on nurse anesthetist programs in SC.