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#1 #1 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, Maryville University of Saint Louis grants around 121 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 97 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $60,108
#2 #2 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Chamberlain University-Illinois Addison, IL At Chamberlain University-Illinois, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 558 SAT Score 790–900 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#3 #3 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Every year, Spring Arbor University grants around 86 degrees to those majoring in Social Work, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Nursing Administration, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $60,107
#4 #4 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 283 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $53,853
#5 #5 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Herzing University-Madison Madison, WI At Herzing University-Madison, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 211 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#6 #6 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Annually, St- John Fisher University grants about 185 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,130–1,300 Median Starting Salary $61,896
#7 #7 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY At Molloy University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Special Education and Teaching, Other, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Median Starting Salary $60,953
#8 #8 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Mount Carmel College of Nursing Columbus, OH At Mount Carmel College of Nursing, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $60,785
#9 #9 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Husson University Bangor, ME At Husson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $61,024
#10 #10 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,510–1,580 Median Starting Salary $51,666
#11 #11 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. Combined they offer fifty majors, fifty-two minors, and the ability for students to design their own interdisciplinary majors....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $55,259
#12 #12 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. D'Youville University Buffalo, NY At D'Youville University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Physician Assistant. In fact, D'Youville University awards 183 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,000–1,220 Median Starting Salary $58,921
#13 #13 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston, MA Each year, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences grants around 221 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,170–1,410 Median Starting Salary $59,000
#14 #14 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Annually, Mount Marty University awards around 29 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $61,245
#15 #15 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Clarkson College Omaha, NE At Clarkson College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,110 Median Starting Salary $59,096
#16 #16 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Pace University New York, NY Every year, Pace University grants about 205 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mass Communication/Media Studies, Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Median Starting Salary $59,610
#17 #17 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Annually, Briar Cliff University grants about 24 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,130 Median Starting Salary $59,150
#18 #18 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA At Graceland University-Lamoni, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 890–1,170 Median Starting Salary $60,507
#19 #19 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Russell Sage College Troy, NY At Russell Sage College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 900–1,120 Median Starting Salary $58,921
#20 #20 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 678 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $55,605
#21 #21 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. King University Bristol, TN At King University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Social Work. In fact, King University grants 38 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 980–1,180 Median Starting Salary $56,665
#22 #22 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN At Southern Adventist University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biomedical Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $60,654
#23 #23 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. La Salle University Philadelphia, PA Every year, La Salle University grants around 118 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Median Starting Salary $58,831
#24 #24 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY At Mount Saint Mary College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,310 Median Starting Salary $61,323
#25 #25 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Union University Jackson, TN At Union University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Organizational Leadership, and Social Work. In fact, Union University awards 90 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $56,001
#26 #26 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ At Seton Hall University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,230–1,400 Median Starting Salary $60,197
#27 #27 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Rochester Rochester, NY At the University of Rochester, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,410–1,530 Median Starting Salary $56,543
#28 #28 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Median Starting Salary $58,090
#29 #29 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY At Stony Brook University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General. In fact, Stony Brook University awards 540 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,340–1,500 Median Starting Salary $53,851
#30 #30 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Each year, Fairfield University grants about 221 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,290–1,410 Median Starting Salary $69,834
#31 #31 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Tyler awards around 614 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,074
#32 #32 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH At Case Western Reserve University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $60,077
#33 #33 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. CUNY Hunter College New York, NY Annually, CUNY Hunter College awards about 635 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Human Biology, Computer Science, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,100–1,420 Median Starting Salary $53,450
#34 #34 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 512 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Experimental Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $60,645
#35 #35 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Duquesne University grants around 225 degrees to those studying Nursing Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Financial......view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,190–1,360 Median Starting Salary $63,885
#36 #36 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Adelphi University Garden City, NY At Adelphi University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $59,085
#37 #37 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $64,172
#38 #38 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Dewey University-Hato Rey Hato Rey, PR At Dewey University-Hato Rey, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,924
#39 #39 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1531 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $54,151
#40 #40 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Each year, Texas A&M University-Texarkana grants about 65 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $55,914
#41 #41 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 325 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $55,426
#42 #42 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV At West Virginia Wesleyan College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, West Virginia Wesleyan College grants 27 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 900–1,160 Median Starting Salary $62,298
#43 #43 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Simmons University Boston, MA At Simmons University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, and Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. In fact, Simmons University awards 99 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,230–1,410 Median Starting Salary $59,888
#44 #44 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Samford University Birmingham, AL Annually, Samford University grants about 112 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Median Starting Salary $64,173
#45 #45 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL At Jacksonville University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,536
#46 #46 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Hofstra University Hempstead, NY At Hofstra University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Hofstra University grants 104 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $60,867
#47 #47 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Bluefield University Bluefield, VA At Bluefield University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Human Services, and General. In fact, Bluefield University awards 23 degrees per year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 900–1,090 Median Starting Salary $59,999
#48 #48 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Regis University Denver, CO At Regis University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $57,259
#49 #49 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Bradley University Peoria, IL Each year, Bradley University grants around 72 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $61,723
#50 #50 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. DeSales University Center Valley, PA Annually, DeSales University grants about 92 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $61,726
#51 #51 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Each year, Rider University grants around 78 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, and Voice and Opera....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,130–1,340 Median Starting Salary $62,336
#52 #52 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI At Davenport University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,311
#53 #53 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Ursuline College Pepper Pike, OH At Ursuline College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Ursuline College grants 129 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,030–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,422
#54 #54 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN At Lincoln Memorial University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Pre-Veterinary Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $56,589
#55 #55 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 513 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#56 #56 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster Lancaster, PA At Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, and......view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#57 #57 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 579 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,143
#58 #58 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Annually, the University of Southern Indiana grants about 110 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#59 #59 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Every year, the University of Southern Maine awards around 123 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Median Starting Salary $56,935
#60 #60 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 180 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,130–1,330 Median Starting Salary $57,731
#61 #61 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ Annually, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus grants about 169 degrees to those studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,373
#62 #62 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT Each year, Western Governors University grants about 4940 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#63 #63 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,730
#64 #64 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Alverno College Milwaukee, WI At Alverno College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Alverno College grants 23 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $57,611
#65 #65 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Francis Marion University Florence, SC Every year, Francis Marion University grants about 54 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 880–1,150 Median Starting Salary $57,704
#66 #66 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX Annually, West Texas A & M University grants about 137 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Animal Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 960–1,160 Median Starting Salary $58,468
#67 #67 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Post University Waterbury, CT Annually, Post University awards around 537 degrees to students majoring in Nursing Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Child Development....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 800–1,030 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#68 #68 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Franklin University Columbus, OH Each year, Franklin University awards around 303 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,172
#69 #69 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Frontier Nursing University Versailles, KY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 204 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#70 #70 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University Global, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Health and Wellness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 230 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,972
#71 #71 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, CA Each year, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science awards around 30 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 820–970 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#72 #72 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Cox College Springfield, MO At Cox College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 780–1,140 Median Starting Salary $57,785
#73 #73 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Allen College Waterloo, IA Each year, Allen College awards around 95 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,751
#74 #74 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Provo, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#75 #75 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. MGH Institute of Health Professions Boston, MA At MGH Institute of Health Professions, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,898
#76 #76 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX Every year, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center grants about 933 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,148
#77 #77 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,257
#78 #78 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of St- Augustine for Health Sciences San Marcos, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
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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 Illinois. 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.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing, include Nurse Practitioners and Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which have many employment opportunities. Though there are positions that pay more, such as Nurse Practitioners. the most in-demand position for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing majors is Registered Nurses.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

2,513

Female Students

2,048 (81%)

Male Students

465 (18%)

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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing

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

95%

97

1,010–1,240

$60,108

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

83%

558

790–900

$59,213

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

52%

64

1,010–1,240

$60,107

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

6%

54

1,500–1,560

$53,853

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

94%

211

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$59,213

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

66%

24

1,130–1,300

$61,896

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

82%

29

1,100–1,300

$60,953

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

84%

17

930–1,080

$60,785

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

81%

23

1,070–1,280

$61,024

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

5%

34

1,510–1,580

$51,666

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

6%

32

1,500–1,560

$55,259

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

81%

26

1,000–1,220

$58,921

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

85%

39

1,170–1,410

$59,000

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

43%

14

970–1,210

$61,245

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

78%

9

1,010–1,110

$59,096

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

76%

59

1,180–1,340