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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Texas

In <nil>, 58 students earned their Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in TX.

In this state, Mental Health Nursing is the 71st most popular major out of a total 139 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mental Health Nursing Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 29
Master’s Degree 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 24.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.9%
  • White: 43.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 226,270 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 Texas

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $72,890 in the state and $81,350 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Texas that offer psychiatric/mental health nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,378 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%. In their early career, TTUHSC grads earn an average salary of $75,544. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
37,864 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 75% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
24,003 Total Students

The average student takes 4.86 years to complete their degree at UTEP. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,499 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. In their early career, UT Health San Antonio grads earn an average salary of $66,533. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
7,508 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. 51% of the teachers are full time.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 44% $108,660
Nursing Instructors and Professors 29% $68,620
Registered Nurses 24% $72,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Registered Nursing 18,228
Family Practice Nursing 2,332
Nursing Administration 557
Nurse Anesthetist 280
Nursing Practice 242
Nursing Research & Other 65
Nursing Science 47
Clinical Nurse Specialist 32

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