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Mental Health Nursing in South Dakota

Mental Health Nursing Schools in South Dakota

Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in South Dakota

In this state, there are 15,690 people employed in jobs related to a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degree, compared to 3,663,650 nationwide.

Mental Health Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. SD

Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in South Dakota

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $75,197 in the state and $101,017 nationwide.

Mental Health Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. SD

Our data covers 2 colleges in South Dakota offering Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,428 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 48% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,160 after earning their degree at this institution. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in SD

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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