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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Illinois

151,910 people in the state and 3,663,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.

Mental Health Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $93,381. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,017.

Mental Health Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $83,585 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,990 a year. The school admits about 64% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

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Lewis University

Romeoville

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,355 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,073 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 77% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,159 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,621 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in IL

Some of the careers Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Clinical Nurse Specialists 12% $52,889
Registered Nurses 10% $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $69,718
Acute Care Nurses 4% $56,247
Nurse Practitioners 3% $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 0% $143,854

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