Mental Health Nursing Schools in Kentucky
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Kentucky
There are 54,140 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 Kentucky
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $86,600 in the state and $101,017 nationwide.
Most Popular Mental Health Nursing Programs in KY
There are 4 colleges in Kentucky that offer Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $106,311 after earning their degree at this institution.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,545 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 97%, 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 $39,393 a year. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,648 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.
Mental Health Nursing Careers in KY
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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