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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Louisiana

Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 51,760 people employed in jobs related to a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degree, compared to 3,663,650 nationwide.

Mental Health Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. LA

Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in Louisiana

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $87,538 in the state and $101,017 nationwide.

Mental Health Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. LA

There are 2 colleges in Louisiana that offer Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

McNeese State University

Lake Charles

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,129 a year. The school admits about 68% of applicants. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,676 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in LA

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

View Nationwide Mental Health Nursing Report

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