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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Tennessee

105 students earned Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

A Mental Health Nursing major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental Health Nursing Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 64
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 17.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 68.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Tennessee

There are 68,280 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 Tennessee

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $75,300 in the state and $81,350 nationwide.

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

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,204 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending ETSU will pay a net price of $12,894. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ETSU.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,048 after graduation. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,733.

#5

Union University

Jackson
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,818 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in TN

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

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 40% $96,440
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $67,660
Registered Nurses 19% $60,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Registered Nursing 4,957
Family Practice Nursing 304
Nursing Practice 183
Nurse Anesthetist 138
School Nursing 81
Critical Care Nursing 52
Women’s Health Nursing 41
Adult Health Nursing 30

View all majors related to Mental Health Nursing

View Nationwide Mental Health Nursing Report

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