Mental Health Nursing at Wayne State University
If you are interested in studying Mental Health Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Wayne State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wayne State University sits in Detroit, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 mental health nursing degrees were awarded at Wayne State University.
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Online Class Availability at Wayne State University
Many students take online classes at Wayne State University. Of 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Mental Health Nursing Rankings at Wayne State University
Use these rankings to compare Wayne State University’s Mental Health Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #46 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #50 of 82 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #46 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #50 of 82 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Mental Health Nursing graduates at Wayne State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mental Health Nursing graduates at Wayne State University are 73% women (19) and 27% men (7).
Mental Health Nursing Master’s Program at Wayne State University
Among the 24 master’s mental health nursing degrees awarded at Wayne State University, 71% were women (17) and 29% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental Health Nursing master’s degree recipients at Wayne State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of Mental Health Nursing master’s degree recipients at Wayne State 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
Those who complete Mental Health Nursing program at Wayne State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Mental Health Nursing graduates, 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.