Mental Health Nursing at Fairfield University
If you are interested in studying Mental Health Nursing, consider the program at Fairfield University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, CT.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 mental health nursing degrees were granted at Fairfield University.
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Studying Online at Fairfield University
Distance learning is available at Fairfield University. Among 6,864 students, 556 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,393 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Mental Health Nursing graduates at Fairfield University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mental Health Nursing graduates at Fairfield University are 83% women (10) and 17% men (2).
Mental Health Nursing Master’s Program at Fairfield University
Among the 5 master’s mental health nursing degrees awarded at Fairfield University, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental Health Nursing master’s degree recipients at Fairfield University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Mental Health Nursing master’s degree recipients at Fairfield University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mental Health Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Mental Health Nursing program at Fairfield University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Mental Health Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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