Mental Health Nursing at Fairfield University
If you are interested in studying Mental Health Nursing, consider the program at Fairfield University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, CT.
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Studying Online at Fairfield University
Distance learning is available at Fairfield University. Among 6,864 students, 556 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,393 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Mental Health Nursing Rankings at Fairfield University
These rankings give you a sense of how Fairfield University’s Mental Health Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 82 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #170 of 170 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 82 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #170 of 170 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mental Health Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Mental Health Nursing program at Fairfield University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Mental Health Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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