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Mental Health Nursing Schools in California

188 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Mental Health Nursing is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mental Health Nursing Majors in California

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 98
Post-Master’s Certificate 49
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 49
Master’s Degree 41

Gender Distribution

In California, a psychiatric/mental health nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychiatric/mental health nursing majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.4%
  • Black or African American: 64.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 8.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in California

In this state, there are 311,320 people employed in jobs related to a psychiatric/mental health nursing degree, compared to 3,187,320 nationwide.

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Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in California

In this state, psychiatric/mental health nursing grads earn an average of $106,950. Nationwide, they make an average of $81,350.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer psychiatric/mental health nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 11% of the teachers are full time.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
872 Total Students

In their early career, CDU grads earn an average salary of $65,724. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

#3

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $78,124 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in CA

Some of the careers psychiatric/mental health nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 35% $126,890
Nursing Instructors and Professors 26% $96,580
Registered Nurses 16% $104,410

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychiatric/mental health nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Registered Nursing 15,634
Family Practice Nursing 871
Nursing Administration 446
Nursing Research & Other 283
Nursing Practice 271
Clinical Nurse Specialist 190
Nursing Science 146
Public Health Nursing 128

View all majors related to Mental Health Nursing

View Nationwide Mental Health Nursing Report

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