Mental Health Nursing at Stony Brook University
If you plan to study Mental Health Nursing, consider the program at Stony Brook University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Stony Brook University sits in Stony Brook, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 30 mental health nursing degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Stony Brook University
Many students take online classes at Stony Brook University. Of 26,689 students, 1,783 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,369 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Mental Health Nursing Rankings at Stony Brook University
Rankings can help you compare Stony Brook University’s Mental Health Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 82 |
| Best Value | New York | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #59 of 170 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 82 |
| Best Value | New York | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #59 of 170 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Mental Health Nursing graduates at Stony Brook University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mental Health Nursing graduates at Stony Brook University are 70% women (21) and 30% men (9).
Mental Health Nursing Master’s Program at Stony Brook University
Among the 25 master’s mental health nursing graduates at Stony Brook University, 68% were women (17) and 32% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental Health Nursing master’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 40% of Mental Health Nursing master’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Mental Health Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Mental Health Nursing program at Stony Brook University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Mental Health Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.