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Mental Health Nursing Schools in South Carolina

29 students earned Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Mental Health Nursing is the 9th most popular major out of a total 13 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental Health Nursing Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 20.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 75.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 47,160 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 South Carolina

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $67,430 in the state and $81,350 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in South Carolina that offer psychiatric/mental health nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Anderson University South Carolina. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in SC

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

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 39% $96,080
Nursing Instructors and Professors 27% $66,580
Registered Nurses 19% $62,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Registered Nursing 2,828
Family Practice Nursing 141
Adult Health Nursing 61
Nurse Anesthetist 61
Nursing Science 52
Critical Care Nursing 42
Nursing Practice 35
Nursing Administration 33

View all majors related to Mental Health Nursing

View Nationwide Mental Health Nursing Report

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