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Mental Health Nursing in Illinois

Mental Health Nursing Schools in Illinois

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.

Mental Health Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

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.

Mental Health Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. 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.

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Lewis University

Romeoville

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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