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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania

49 students earned Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Mental Health Nursing is the 11th most popular major out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental Health Nursing Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 41
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 18.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 63.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 159,810 people employed in jobs related to a psychiatric/mental health nursing degree, compared to 3,187,320 nationwide.

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Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, psychiatric/mental health nursing grads earn an average of $78,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $81,350.

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There are 3 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer psychiatric/mental health nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. 79% of the teachers are full time.

#2

DeSales University

Center Valley
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,302 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. An average student at DeSales will pay a net price of $29,547. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Robert Morris University

Moon Township
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
4,134 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at RMU. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,758 after earning their degree at this institution.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 31% $97,130
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $75,650
Registered Nurses 13% $69,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Registered Nursing 8,979
Nursing Research & Other 614
Family Practice Nursing 448
Nursing Science 444
Nursing Practice 240
Surgical Nursing 229
Nurse Anesthetist 193
Nursing Administration 87

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View Nationwide Mental Health Nursing Report

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