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Mental Health Nursing Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in North Carolina

There are 118,890 people in the state and 3,663,650 people in the nation working in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing jobs.

Mental Health Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in North Carolina

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $88,797 in the state and $101,017 nationwide.

Mental Health Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. NC

Our data covers 3 colleges in North Carolina offering Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $74,497 a year. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#2

Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,413 after earning their degree at this institution. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,602 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in NC

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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