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Mental Health Nursing in West Virginia

Mental Health Nursing Schools in West Virginia

Jobs for Mental Health Nursing Grads in West Virginia

24,380 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. WV

Wages for Mental Health Nursing Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing grads earn an average of $84,501. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,017.

Mental Health Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. WV

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

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,559 in their first year after graduation. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. 68% of full-time students return after their first year.

Mental Health Nursing Careers in WV

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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