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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Florida

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

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 54
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 54
Master’s Degree 29

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: 9.6%
  • Black or African American: 33.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.3%
  • White: 26.5%
  • 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
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,401 a year.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. 72% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,735.

#3

University of Miami

Coral Gables
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. An average student at U Miami will pay a net price of $46,098. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,053 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at JU. An average student at JU will pay a net price of $25,367. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,703 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

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

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