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Mental Health Nursing in North Carolina

Mental Health Nursing Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in North Carolina

There are 118,890 people in the state and 3,663,650 people in the nation working in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing jobs.

Mental Health Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grad in the state is $88,797, compared to a typical salary of $101,017 nationwide.

Mental Health Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. NC

Our data covers 3 colleges in North Carolina offering Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $74,497 a year. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,413 after earning their degree at this institution. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,602 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 90% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in NC

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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