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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 30 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 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 83.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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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
1,269 Total Students

The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, MGH Institute of Health Professions grads earn an average salary of $68,458. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,038. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,450 after earning their degree at this institution.

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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