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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Virginia

113 students earned Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Mental Health Nursing is the 4th most popular major out of a total 16 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental Health Nursing Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 113
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 113

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 32.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.9%
  • White: 31.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 31.9%
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Virginia

70,940 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 Virginia

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $70,540 in the state and $81,350 nationwide.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,382.

#2

Shenandoah University

Winchester
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,303 a year. 53% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. A typical student attending University of Virginia will pay a net price of $22,006.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $42,066 after graduation.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 44% $102,480
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $67,540
Registered Nurses 14% $68,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Registered Nursing 5,839
Nursing Practice 251
Nursing Administration 244
Family Practice Nursing 92
Nursing Research & Other 79
Nurse Anesthetist 48
Public Health Nursing 35
Adult Health Nursing 27

View all majors related to Mental Health Nursing

View Nationwide Mental Health Nursing Report

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