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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Florida

83 students earned Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Mental Health Nursing is the 52nd most popular major in the state out of a total 131 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental Health Nursing Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 54
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 54
Master’s Degree 29

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.6%
  • Black or African American: 33.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.3%
  • White: 26.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 188,190 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 Florida

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $66,210 in the state and $81,350 nationwide.

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

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at FIU.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,735. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

University of Miami

Coral Gables
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,053 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. In their early career, JU grads earn an average salary of $49,380. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

#5

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, NUS Florida grads earn an average salary of $43,703. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at NUS Florida.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in FL

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

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 45% $97,270
Nursing Instructors and Professors 30% $0
Registered Nurses 21% $64,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Registered Nursing 18,844
Family Practice Nursing 1,088
Nursing Practice 572
Nursing Administration 188
Nurse Anesthetist 168
Nursing Research & Other 68
Clinical Nurse Specialist 46
Adult Health Nursing 39

View all majors related to Mental Health Nursing

View Nationwide Mental Health Nursing Report

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