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Mental Health Nursing in Texas

Mental Health Nursing Schools in Texas

Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in Texas

288,680 people in the state and 3,663,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.

Mental Health Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in Texas

In this state, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $94,905. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,017.

Mental Health Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 8 colleges in Texas that offer Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $57,253 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,944 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,210 in their first year after graduation. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,749 a year. The school admits about 100% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $56,818 a year. With an admission rate of 43%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,203 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 97% of applicants. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,280 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 93% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 72%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,940 after earning their degree at this institution. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in TX

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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