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Mental Health Nursing Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Virginia

There are 85,840 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. VA

Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grad in the state is $93,041, compared to a typical salary of $101,017 nationwide.

Mental Health Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 7 colleges in Virginia that offer Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,414 a year. The school admits about 99% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,366 after earning their degree at this institution. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,002 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

#4

Shenandoah University

Winchester

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,589 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,934 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,400 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,471 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 17% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in VA

Some of the careers Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247

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