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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing in Missouri

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Schools in Missouri

315 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing major is the 48th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 172
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 172
Master’s Degree 143

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 23.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 54.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Grads in Missouri

77,370 people in the state and 3,187,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychiatric/mental health nursing.

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Wages for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Jobs in Missouri

In this state, psychiatric/mental health nursing grads earn an average of $77,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $81,350.

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

353 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,979 Total Students

15% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate.

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#3

Cox College

Springfield
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
975 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 60% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $26,548.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,986. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. 55% of the teachers are full time.

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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Careers in MO

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

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 33% $70,240
Nurse Practitioners 28% $98,430
Registered Nurses 16% $62,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Registered Nursing 4,416
Nursing Research & Other 626
Family Practice Nursing 597
Nursing Practice 266
Critical Care Nursing 156
Geriatric Nursing 140
Nurse Anesthetist 114
School Nursing 82

View all majors related to Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

View Nationwide Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Report

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