Mental Health Nursing Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Illinois
151,910 people in the state and 3,663,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.
Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in Illinois
In this state, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $93,381. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,017.
Most Popular Mental Health Nursing Programs in IL
Our data covers 6 colleges in Illinois offering Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $83,585 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,990 a year. The school admits about 64% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $49,355 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 73% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,073 a year. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $46,159 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,621 a year. The school admits about 81% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.
Mental Health Nursing Careers in IL
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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