Need a student loan? Easily find and compare lenders.

NEW! See Our 2024 Hidden Gem Rankings!

Search for a different college major

Home
>
Browse All Majors
>
Health Professions And Related Programs
>
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
>
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing

Select Type of Degree:

Select State:


#1 #1 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Fairfield University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,260–1,380 Est. Net Price * $46,065 Median Starting Salary $69,834
#2 #2 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Herzing University-Madison Madison, WI Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $22,720 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#3 #3 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Generally, New York University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Est. Net Price * $29,499 Median Starting Salary $55,605
#4 #4 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN Southern Adventist University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Est. Net Price * $24,332 Median Starting Salary $60,654
#5 #5 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. CUNY Hunter College New York, NY CUNY Hunter College is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $4,848 Median Starting Salary $53,450
#6 #6 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI In general, Wayne State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Est. Net Price * $15,347 Median Starting Salary $55,426
#7 #7 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. D'Youville University Buffalo, NY D'Youville University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Est. Net Price * $21,755 Median Starting Salary $58,921
#8 #8 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Maryville University of Saint Louis is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 174 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $26,757 Median Starting Salary $60,108
#9 #9 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $25,606 Median Starting Salary $53,853
#10 #10 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, CA Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 820–970 Est. Net Price * $27,637 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#11 #11 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY Molloy College is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 5,410 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $27,243 Median Starting Salary $60,953
#12 #12 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Frontier Nursing University Versailles, KY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 126 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#13 #13 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Every year, Penn receives approximately 54,600 applications from prospective freshman with an acceptance... Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $26,123 Median Starting Salary $51,666
#14 #14 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $21,476 Median Starting Salary $61,245
#15 #15 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY Overall, Stony Brook University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,320–1,500 Est. Net Price * $17,213 Median Starting Salary $53,851
#16 #16 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Duke is one of the most selective schools in the country, only admitting 3,200 out of 50,000 applications. Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $23,694 Median Starting Salary $55,259
#17 #17 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Rochester Rochester, NY the University of Rochester is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,400–1,530 Est. Net Price * $39,775 Median Starting Salary $56,543
#18 #18 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Husson University Bangor, ME Generally, Husson University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,020–1,210 Est. Net Price * $19,978 Median Starting Salary $61,024
#19 #19 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Est. Net Price * $42,723 Median Starting Salary $58,090
#20 #20 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC the University of South Carolina-Columbia is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $22,427 Median Starting Salary $60,645
#21 #21 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH In general, Case Western Reserve University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Est. Net Price * $38,279 Median Starting Salary $60,077
#22 #22 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY St- John Fisher University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,100–1,280 Est. Net Price * $28,312 Median Starting Salary $61,896
#23 #23 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Adelphi University Garden City, NY Overall, Adelphi University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Est. Net Price * $26,953 Median Starting Salary $59,085
#24 #24 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. DeSales University Center Valley, PA DeSales University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Est. Net Price * $29,104 Median Starting Salary $61,726
#25 #25 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Overall, Florida International University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,070–1,250 Est. Net Price * $9,881 Median Starting Salary $54,151
#26 #26 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Samford University Birmingham, AL Samford University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Est. Net Price * $31,803 Median Starting Salary $64,173
#27 #27 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Pace University New York, NY Pace University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Est. Net Price * $33,363 Median Starting Salary $59,610
#28 #28 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,170 Est. Net Price * $21,620 Median Starting Salary $59,150
#29 #29 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Russell Sage College Troy, NY Russell Sage College is a fairly selective school. They receive approximately 1,740 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 900–1,120 Est. Net Price * $22,456 Median Starting Salary $58,921
#30 #30 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Union University Jackson, TN Union University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Est. Net Price * $28,585 Median Starting Salary $56,001
#31 #31 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Hofstra University Hempstead, NY In general, Hofstra University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,200–1,380 Est. Net Price * $35,036 Median Starting Salary $60,867
#32 #32 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA the University of Iowa is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $19,587 Median Starting Salary $61,233
#33 #33 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN In general, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Est. Net Price * $11,462 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#34 #34 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Otterbein University Westerville, OH Otterbein University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $22,661 Median Starting Salary $63,130
#35 #35 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Dewey University-Hato Rey Hato Rey, PR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,741 Median Starting Salary $52,924
#36 #36 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Regis University Denver, CO Regis University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives roughly 5,550 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $26,377 Median Starting Salary $57,259
#37 #37 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. La Salle University Philadelphia, PA In general, La Salle University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Est. Net Price * $17,552 Median Starting Salary $58,831
#38 #38 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Allen College Waterloo, IA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Est. Net Price * $31,509 Median Starting Salary $60,751
#39 #39 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Cox College Springfield, MO Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 780–1,140 Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $57,785
#40 #40 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN the University of Southern Indiana is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,443 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#41 #41 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,060–1,240 Est. Net Price * $26,943 Median Starting Salary $57,536
#42 #42 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Alverno College Milwaukee, WI Alverno College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 890–1,110 Est. Net Price * $18,097 Median Starting Salary $57,611
#43 #43 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Texas State University is a non selective school. They receive about 28,900 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $14,120 Median Starting Salary $58,143
#44 #44 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH the University of Toledo is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 12,600 applications each... Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,654 Median Starting Salary $57,731
#45 #45 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV West Virginia Wesleyan College is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 940–1,170 Est. Net Price * $20,470 Median Starting Salary $62,298
#46 #46 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,794 Median Starting Salary $53,730
#47 #47 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Southern Maine Portland, ME In general, the University of Southern Maine is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $12,343 Median Starting Salary $56,935
#48 #48 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,189
#49 #49 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. MGH Institute of Health Professions Boston, MA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $56,898
#50 #50 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX The University of Texas at Tyler is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $13,248 Median Starting Salary $55,074
#51 #51 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, PR Overall, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 790–1,070 Est. Net Price * $10,283 Median Starting Salary $54,342
#52 #52 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $15,936 Median Starting Salary $57,257
#53 #53 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,148
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing programs prepare registered nurses to promote mental health and provide nursing care to patients with mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, in mental institutions or other settings. Includes instruction in psychopathology, behavioral health, counseling and intervention strategies, psychoeducation, mental health assessment and dual diagnosis, stabilization and management of psychotic illness, psychiatric care and rehabilitation, substance abuse, and crisis intervention.

While Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing offers degrees up to the Doctors degree research scholarship, the majority of students earn a Post masters certificate. Students major in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing all around the US, though the major at the Masters degree level sees the most graduates in New York. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing is $57,500.

Popularity of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

Less Popular

More Popular

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,107

Female Students

873 (78%)

Male Students

234 (21%)

Resources for:

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing

#1 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

52%

7

1,260–1,380

$46,065

$69,834

#2 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

94%

13

--

$22,720

$59,213

#3 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

12%

21

1,470–1,570

$29,499

$55,605

#4 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

66%

6

1,000–1,260

$24,332

$60,654

#5 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

48%

47

1,180–1,350

$4,848

$53,450

#6 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

75%

21

1,050–1,270

$15,347

$55,426

#7 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

84%

55

1,020–1,270

$21,755

$58,921

#8 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

88%

174

1,010–1,240

$26,757

$60,108

#9 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

7%

49

1,500–1,560

$25,606

$53,853

#10 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

80%

55

820–970

$27,637

$59,213

#11 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

77%

28

1,100–1,310

$27,243

$60,953

#12 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

--

126

--

$0

$59,213

#13 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

6%

19

1,500–1,560

$26,123

$51,666

#14 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.