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Mental Health Nursing in New Mexico

Mental Health Nursing Schools in New Mexico

Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 19,740 people employed in jobs related to a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degree, compared to 3,663,650 nationwide.

Mental Health Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. NM

Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in New Mexico

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $97,997 in the state and $101,017 nationwide.

Mental Health Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. NM

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,119 in their first year after graduation. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in NM

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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