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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 162,560 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. PA

Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in Pennsylvania

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $92,994 in the state and $101,017 nationwide.

Mental Health Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 6 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

La Salle University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,670 a year. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $86,069 in their first year after graduation. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

#3

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,257 a year. The school admits about 79% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,993 after earning their degree at this institution. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 65% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,721 a year. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,261 after earning their degree at this institution. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in PA

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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