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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Indiana

In 2020-2021, 94 students earned their Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in IN.

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

Education Levels of Mental Health Nursing Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 70
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, 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 Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 14.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 72.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Indiana

74,000 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 Indiana

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $76,280 in the state and $81,350 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Indiana that offer psychiatric/mental health nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,944 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,124 a year. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, IUPUI grads earn an average salary of $42,002.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,203 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,717 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at USI. A typical student attending USI will pay a net price of $13,481.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,717 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 96% of the teachers are full time.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in IN

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

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 39% $102,390
Nursing Instructors and Professors 22% $71,590
Registered Nurses 17% $62,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Registered Nursing 5,388
Nursing Research & Other 1,003
Family Practice Nursing 995
Nursing Administration 136
Geriatric Nursing 108
Adult Health Nursing 71
Nursing Practice 69
Nurse Anesthetist 21

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View Nationwide Mental Health Nursing Report

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