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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Connecticut

36 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A Mental Health Nursing major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental Health Nursing Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23
Master’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 13.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.9%
  • White: 61.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Connecticut

34,370 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 Connecticut

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $101,760 in the state and $81,350 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,132 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,194 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 95%.

#2

Fairfield University

Fairfield
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
5,826 Total Students

In their early career, Fairfield U grads earn an average salary of $75,433. The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 96% of students get financical aid.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in CT

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

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 29% $115,370
Nursing Instructors and Professors 16% $94,000
Registered Nurses 9% $79,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Registered Nursing 2,545
Nursing Administration 173
Nursing Science 115
Nursing Practice 85
Nurse Anesthetist 58
Family Practice Nursing 50
Nursing Research & Other 5
Nurse Midwifery 4

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View Nationwide Mental Health Nursing Report

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