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Graduate Certificates in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing

1,228 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 119 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in psychiatric/mental health nursing. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 45% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.6% of psychiatric/mental health nursing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,228 graduate certificates were awarded to psychiatric/mental health nursing majors. This earns it the #1 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in psychiatric/mental health nursing at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Graduate Certificate 1,228
Master’s Degree 907
Doctor’s Degree 152

Earnings of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Majors With Graduate Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for psychiatric/mental health nursing majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in psychiatric/mental health nursing. About 86.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 164
Women 1,064
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The racial-ethnic distribution of psychiatric/mental health nursing graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 85
Black or African American 374
Hispanic or Latino 68
White 560
International Students 7
Other Races/Ethnicities 134
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There are 119 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
214 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for psychiatric/mental health nursing students seekinga graduate certificate is Maryville University of Saint Louis. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 214 graduate certificates were handed out to psychiatric/mental health nursing majors at Maryville U. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

135 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 135 people received their graduate certificate in psychiatric/mental health nursing from UC. About 87% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
89 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The psychiatric/mental health nursing program at Liberty University awarded 89 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Frontier Nursing University

Hyden, Kentucky
62 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Frontier Nursing University. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 people received their graduate certificate in psychiatric/mental health nursing from Frontier Nursing University. Of these students, 92% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

51 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 graduate certificates were handed out to psychiatric/mental health nursing majors at RMUoHP. Of these students, 86% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

37 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their graduate certificate in psychiatric/mental health nursing from UNH. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#7

Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas
31 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Washburn University. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,762 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,526 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 graduate certificates were handed out to psychiatric/mental health nursing majors at Washburn University. Of these students, 74% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
27 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their graduate certificate in psychiatric/mental health nursing from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 93% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Brandman University

Irvine, California
26 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brandman University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,240 per year. The psychiatric/mental health nursing program at Brandman University awarded 26 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 96% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of St Francis

Joliet, Illinois
26 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of St Francis comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,464 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their graduate certificate in psychiatric/mental health nursing from University of Saint Francis. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#11

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, Ohio
23 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ursuline College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychiatric/mental health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,320 per year. The psychiatric/mental health nursing program at Ursuline College awarded 23 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

23 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,064 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 graduate certificates were handed out to psychiatric/mental health nursing majors at CDU. About 65% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
22 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Kentucky University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 graduate certificates were handed out to psychiatric/mental health nursing majors at WKU. Of these students, 95% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
20 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Florida Atlantic University. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 graduate certificates were handed out to psychiatric/mental health nursing majors at FAU. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#15

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
17 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Tennessee State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Roughly 13,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,486 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 graduate certificates were handed out to psychiatric/mental health nursing majors at ETSU. About 88% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Molloy College

Rockville Centre, New York
17 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Molloy College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,590 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their graduate certificate in psychiatric/mental health nursing from Molloy. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#15

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
17 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Miami. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. The psychiatric/mental health nursing program at University of Miami awarded 17 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Rivier University

Nashua, New Hampshire
16 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Rivier University. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,412 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. The psychiatric/mental health nursing program at Rivier University awarded 16 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

15 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their graduate certificate in psychiatric/mental health nursing from UT Knoxville. About 87% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health nursing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Southern Mississippi. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,094 per year. The psychiatric/mental health nursing program at University of Southern Mississippi awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to psychiatric/mental health nursing that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Family Practice Nursing 1,095
Registered Nursing 571
Adult Health Nursing 296
Nursing Practice 239
Critical Care Nursing 177

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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