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26 students earned Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in Colorado in the <nil> year.

A Mental Health Nursing major is the 43rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mental Health Nursing Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 73.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 55,940 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 Colorado

In this state, psychiatric/mental health nursing grads earn an average of $74,240. Nationwide, they make an average of $81,350.

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

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
5,566 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $23,916. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,031 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 60% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,633.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in CO

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

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 46% $105,560
Nursing Instructors and Professors 36% $59,140
Registered Nurses 36% $72,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Registered Nursing 3,166
Public Health Nursing 1,430
Nursing Administration 1,203
Adult Health Nursing 455
Family Practice Nursing 127
Nursing Research & Other 34
Nursing Practice 32
Maternal & Neonatal Nursing 18

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