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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

In <nil>, 42 students earned their Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in MA.

A Mental Health Nursing major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental Health Nursing Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 19.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 59.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Massachusetts

88,550 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 Massachusetts

In this state, psychiatric/mental health nursing grads earn an average of $92,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $81,350.

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There are 2 colleges in Massachusetts that offer psychiatric/mental health nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,339 Total Students

The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 80% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
32,045 Total Students

In their early career, UMass Amherst grads earn an average salary of $57,010. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,197.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in MA

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

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 28% $119,420
Nursing Instructors and Professors 27% $79,710
Registered Nurses 13% $86,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Registered Nursing 4,729
Family Practice Nursing 641
Nursing Science 386
Nursing Practice 350
Nursing Research & Other 277
Adult Health Nursing 75
Nursing Administration 52
Clinical Nurse Specialist 28

View all majors related to Mental Health Nursing

View Nationwide Mental Health Nursing Report

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