Mental Health Nursing Schools in New Jersey
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Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in New Jersey
There are 106,280 people in the state and 3,663,650 people in the nation working in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing jobs.
Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in New Jersey
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $109,910 in the state and $101,017 nationwide.
Most Popular Mental Health Nursing Programs in NJ
There are 2 colleges in New Jersey that offer Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,022 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 90% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $45,376 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 79% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.
Mental Health Nursing Careers in NJ
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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