Master’s Degrees in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
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Education Levels of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Majors
In 2020-2021, 907 earned their master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing. This earns it the #7 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in psychiatric/mental health nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | 1,228 |
| Master’s Degree | 907 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 152 |
Earnings of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for psychiatric/mental health nursing majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing. About 77.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 205 |
| Women | 702 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of psychiatric/mental health nursing master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 181 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 522 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 67 |
Most Popular Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 65 colleges that offer a master’s degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Maryville University of Saint Louis tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for psychiatric/mental health nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 139 people received their master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing from Maryville U. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Frontier Nursing University. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The psychiatric/mental health nursing program at Frontier Nursing University awarded 77 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Vanderbilt University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 master's degrees were handed out to psychiatric/mental health nursing majors at Vanderbilt. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,064 per year. The psychiatric/mental health nursing program at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science awarded 41 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stony Brook University. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 83% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hunter College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing from Hunter. About 65% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,453 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,715 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 master's degrees were handed out to psychiatric/mental health nursing majors at IWU. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing from IUPUI. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for psychiatric/mental health nursing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Molloy College. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,590 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to psychiatric/mental health nursing majors at Molloy. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Upstate Medical University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to psychiatric/mental health nursing majors at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Of these students, 85% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pennsylvania is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to psychiatric/mental health nursing majors at UPenn. Of these students, 68% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
D'Youville College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,968 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,170 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing from D'Youville College. Of these students, 83% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Alverno College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,408 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,552 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to psychiatric/mental health nursing majors at Alverno. About 91% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to psychiatric/mental health nursing majors at NYU. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Florida International University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing from FIU. About 50% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Allen College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,956 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,120 per year. The psychiatric/mental health nursing program at Allen College awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
MGH Institute of Health Professions comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $77,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $67,680 per year. The psychiatric/mental health nursing program at MGH Institute of Health Professions awarded 18 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Adelphi University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,040 per year. The psychiatric/mental health nursing program at Adelphi University awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 59% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
DeSales University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,120 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to psychiatric/mental health nursing majors at DeSales. Of these students, 81% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to psychiatric/mental health nursing majors at UofSC. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to psychiatric/mental health nursing that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 18,773 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 14,286 |
| Nursing Administration | 8,411 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 1,498 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 1,456 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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