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Mental Health Nursing Schools in New York

297 students earned Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Mental Health Nursing is the 27th most popular major in the state out of a total 153 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental Health Nursing Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 222
Post-Master’s Certificate 66
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 66
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 29.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 44.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in New York

In this state, there are 200,580 people employed in jobs related to a psychiatric/mental health nursing degree, compared to 3,187,320 nationwide.

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Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in New York

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $91,900 in the state and $81,350 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer psychiatric/mental health nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 63% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Molloy College

Rockville Centre
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,037. 99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 27%.

#3

Hunter College

New York
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 33% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,785 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,211. 71% of the teachers are full time. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,528 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $75,980 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 99% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,407 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Adelphi University

Garden City
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,140.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,058 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students get financical aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $50,574 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,648 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,340.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 42% $118,550
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $81,980
Registered Nurses 20% $85,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Registered Nursing 14,918
Family Practice Nursing 1,188
Adult Health Nursing 382
Nursing Administration 254
Nursing Practice 171
School Nursing 98
Nursing Science 90
Critical Care Nursing 85

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