Mental Health Nursing at Samford University
If you are interested in studying Mental Health Nursing, consider the program at Samford University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Samford University is in Birmingham, AL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Samford University
Online coursework is an option at Samford University. Of 6,097 students, 412 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 892 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Mental Health Nursing Rankings at Samford University
Rankings can help you compare Samford University’s Mental Health Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #39 of 82 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #40 of 43 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #152 of 170 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mental Health Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Mental Health Nursing program at Samford University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Mental Health Nursing majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.