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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Georgia

Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 109,600 people employed in jobs related to a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degree, compared to 3,663,650 nationwide.

Mental Health Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. GA

Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in Georgia

In this state, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $94,938. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,017.

Mental Health Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. GA

Our data covers 4 colleges in Georgia offering Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,987 in their first year after graduation. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,719 a year. With an admission rate of 62%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,288 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,362 in their first year after graduation. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in GA

Some of the careers Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Clinical Nurse Specialists 12% $52,889
Registered Nurses 10% $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $69,718
Acute Care Nurses 4% $56,247
Nurse Practitioners 3% $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 0% $143,854

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