Mental Health Nursing Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Illinois
There are 151,910 people in the state and 3,663,650 people in the nation working in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing jobs.
Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in Illinois
A typical salary for a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grad in the state is $93,381, compared to a typical salary of $101,017 nationwide.
Most Popular Mental Health Nursing Programs in IL
There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $83,585 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $62,990 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 64% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,355 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,073 a year. The school admits about 77% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,159 after earning their degree at this institution. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $50,621 in their first year after graduation. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.
Mental Health Nursing Careers in IL
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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