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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Kentucky

Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 54,140 people employed in jobs related to a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degree, compared to 3,663,650 nationwide.

Mental Health Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grad in the state is $86,600, compared to a typical salary of $101,017 nationwide.

Mental Health Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. KY

There are 4 colleges in Kentucky that offer Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $106,311 after earning their degree at this institution.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,545 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 97% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,393 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 78% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,648 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 81% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in KY

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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