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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Florida

In <nil>, 105 students earned their Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in FL.

As a degree choice, Mental Health Nursing is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mental Health Nursing Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 74
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 74
Master’s Degree 31

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 26.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.6%
  • White: 31.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Florida

188,190 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 Florida

A typical salary for a psychiatric/mental health nursing grad in the state is $66,210, compared to a typical salary of $81,350 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Florida that offer psychiatric/mental health nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
56,664 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
30,155 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at FAU. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,990.

#3

University of Miami

Coral Gables
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
19,096 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at U Miami. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,672 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

#4

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
3,995 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, JU grads earn an average salary of $57,035. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at JU.

#5

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
20,898 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,167 a year.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in FL

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

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 45% $97,270
Nursing Instructors and Professors 30% $0
Registered Nurses 21% $64,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Registered Nursing 18,844
Family Practice Nursing 1,088
Nursing Practice 572
Nursing Administration 188
Nurse Anesthetist 168
Nursing Research & Other 68
Clinical Nurse Specialist 46
Adult Health Nursing 39

View all majors related to Mental Health Nursing

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