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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Missouri

400 students earned Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in Missouri in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Mental Health Nursing is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mental Health Nursing Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 212
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 212
Master’s Degree 188

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 21.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
  • White: 55.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Missouri

77,370 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 Missouri

In this state, psychiatric/mental health nursing grads earn an average of $77,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $81,350.

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There are 5 colleges in Missouri that offer psychiatric/mental health nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

353 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,596 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,858 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,450. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,003 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

#3

Cox College

Springfield
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
956 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,490.

#4

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
13,474 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
15,189 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,698 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in MO

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

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 33% $70,240
Nurse Practitioners 28% $98,430
Registered Nurses 16% $62,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Registered Nursing 4,416
Nursing Research & Other 626
Family Practice Nursing 597
Nursing Practice 266
Critical Care Nursing 156
Geriatric Nursing 140
Nurse Anesthetist 114
School Nursing 82

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