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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Maine

29 students earned Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in Maine in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Mental Health Nursing is the 19th most popular major out of a total 56 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental Health Nursing Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

In Maine, 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 Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 13.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 79.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Maine

16,010 people in the state and 3,187,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychiatric/mental health nursing.

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Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in Maine

In this state, psychiatric/mental health nursing grads earn an average of $67,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $81,350.

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

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,473 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,122. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. 35% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in ME

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

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 26% $102,280
Nursing Instructors and Professors 13% $54,160
Registered Nurses 11% $65,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Registered Nursing 927
Nursing Science 180
Family Practice Nursing 67
Nurse Anesthetist 20
Clinical Nurse Leader 18
Nursing Administration 15
Geriatric Nursing 5
Adult Health Nursing 1

View all majors related to Mental Health Nursing

View Nationwide Mental Health Nursing Report

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