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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 22 students earned their Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in CO.

In this state, Mental Health Nursing is the 8th most popular major out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental Health Nursing Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Colorado

55,940 people in the state and 3,187,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychiatric/mental health nursing.

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Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in Colorado

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $74,240 in the state and $81,350 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Colorado that offer psychiatric/mental health nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,961. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. A typical student attending UCCS will pay a net price of $15,648. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in CO

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

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 46% $105,560
Nursing Instructors and Professors 36% $59,140
Registered Nurses 36% $72,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Registered Nursing 3,166
Public Health Nursing 1,430
Nursing Administration 1,203
Adult Health Nursing 455
Family Practice Nursing 127
Nursing Research & Other 34
Nursing Practice 32
Maternal & Neonatal Nursing 18

View all majors related to Mental Health Nursing

View Nationwide Mental Health Nursing Report

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