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Mental Health Nursing Schools in New York

297 students earned Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

A Mental Health Nursing major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental Health Nursing Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 222
Post-Master’s Certificate 66
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 66
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 29.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 44.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in New York

There are 200,580 people in the state and 3,187,320 people in the nation working in psychiatric/mental health nursing jobs.

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Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in New York

In this state, psychiatric/mental health nursing grads earn an average of $91,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $81,350.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer psychiatric/mental health nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,119. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,975 a year. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average.

#2

Molloy College

Rockville Centre
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Molloy. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,824 after earning their degree at this institution. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Hunter College

New York
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at Hunter.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,785 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,211.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,528 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at NYU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

#7

Adelphi University

Garden City
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,140. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. In their early career, Russel Sage grads earn an average salary of $45,058.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,574 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $31,340. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 83% of students get financical aid.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 42% $118,550
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $81,980
Registered Nurses 20% $85,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Registered Nursing 14,918
Family Practice Nursing 1,188
Adult Health Nursing 382
Nursing Administration 254
Nursing Practice 171
School Nursing 98
Nursing Science 90
Critical Care Nursing 85

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