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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Mississippi

Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Mississippi

34,570 people in the state and 3,663,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.

Mental Health Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. MS

Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grad in the state is $84,602, compared to a typical salary of $101,017 nationwide.

Mental Health Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. MS

Our data covers 2 colleges in Mississippi offering Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,715 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,857 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 98% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in MS

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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