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#1 #1 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 213 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $56,281
#2 #2 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 169 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 158 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,108
#3 #3 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 483 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 150 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#4 #4 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 34 SAT Score 1,100–1,340 Median Starting Salary $64,172
#5 #5 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Washburn University Topeka, KS At Washburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $58,230
#6 #6 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 533 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,310–1,500 Median Starting Salary $60,342
#7 #7 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Annually, Johns Hopkins University grants about 175 degrees to those majoring in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Public Health, General, and Neuroscience....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,520–1,580 Median Starting Salary $57,570
#8 #8 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Norwich University Northfield, VT At Norwich University, the three most popular college majors students study are Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Intelligence, General, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $62,432
#9 #9 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Annually, Saginaw Valley State University grants about 168 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Rehabilitation Science, Teacher Education, and Multiple Levels....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 930–1,170 Median Starting Salary $59,995
#10 #10 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 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $60,785
#11 #11 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of St Francis Joliet, IL At the University of St Francis, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of St Francis grants 122 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 900–1,160 Median Starting Salary $60,462
#12 #12 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA At Robert Morris University, the three most popular college majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Engineering, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $59,723
#13 #13 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI At Milwaukee School of Engineering, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $56,331
#14 #14 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA At Pacific Lutheran University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $60,066
#15 #15 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Otterbein University Westerville, OH Annually, Otterbein University grants about 47 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $63,130
#16 #16 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 151 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#17 #17 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT At the University of Saint Joseph, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Social Work. In fact, the University of Saint Joseph grants 81 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $59,066
#18 #18 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN At The College of Saint Scholastica, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $60,417
#19 #19 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Rivier University Nashua, NH At Rivier University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Nursing Science, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Rivier University grants 120 degrees per year to Nursing Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,010–1,110 Median Starting Salary $62,318
#20 #20 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 582 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 13 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,074
#21 #21 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 169 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,429
#22 #22 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Annually, Briar Cliff University grants about 20 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,150
#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 125 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Accounting, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $58,831
#24 #24 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD Each year, South Dakota State University awards about 290 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Animal Sciences, General, Business/Managerial Economics, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $62,513
#25 #25 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Creighton University Omaha, NE At Creighton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, and Exercise Physiology. In fact, Creighton University awards 265 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $64,130
#26 #26 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA At the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Criminology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,921
#27 #27 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 Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. In fact, King University grants 67 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $56,665
#28 #28 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Each year, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs grants about 354 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $57,405
#29 #29 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Shenandoah University Winchester, VA At Shenandoah University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 990–1,270 Median Starting Salary $64,080
#30 #30 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 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,170 Median Starting Salary $61,323
#31 #31 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA At Southeastern Louisiana University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,595
#32 #32 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, Psychology, General, and Art Therapy/Therapist. In fact, Ursuline College grants 130 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $57,422
#33 #33 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI At the University of Michigan-Flint, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,671
#34 #34 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Lewis University Romeoville, IL Every year, Lewis University awards around 124 degrees to students studying Computer Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $60,157
#35 #35 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 920–1,140 Median Starting Salary $60,507
#36 #36 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,360–1,490 Median Starting Salary $58,090
#37 #37 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 693 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $55,734
#38 #38 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Illinois State University Normal, IL At Illinois State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $62,355
#39 #39 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,921
#40 #40 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 279 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $53,853
#41 #41 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 521 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $60,276
#42 #42 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Each year, McNeese State University grants around 148 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,180 Median Starting Salary $56,772
#43 #43 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO Each year, Colorado State University Pueblo awards about 110 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 880–1,120 Median Starting Salary $58,089
#44 #44 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV At the University of Nevada-Reno, the most popular majors students pursue are Public Health, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Nevada-Reno awards 310 degrees per year to Public Health, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $57,404
#45 #45 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Each year, York College of Pennsylvania grants about 147 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $64,042
#46 #46 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 524 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $55,605
#47 #47 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM At New Mexico State University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 890–1,130 Median Starting Salary $55,380
#48 #48 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, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,536
#49 #49 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY At the University of Louisville, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Trade and Industrial Teacher Education. In fact, the University of Louisville awards 267 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,339
#50 #50 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. CUNY Hunter College New York, NY Annually, CUNY Hunter College awards about 620 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Human Biology, Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,110–1,400 Median Starting Salary $53,450
#51 #51 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,420–1,530 Median Starting Salary $56,543
#52 #52 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 351 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $59,454
#53 #53 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, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,210 Median Starting Salary $61,024
#54 #54 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, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $57,611
#55 #55 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, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,096
#56 #56 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS Every year, the University of Southern Mississippi grants about 212 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,219
#57 #57 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO At Saint Louis University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,140–1,400 Median Starting Salary $61,147
#58 #58 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 446 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $60,236
#59 #59 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 205 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,300 Median Starting Salary $61,896
#60 #60 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, Social Work, and Organizational Leadership. In fact, Union University awards 115 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $56,001
#61 #61 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Anderson University Anderson, SC At Anderson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $62,516
#62 #62 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 7 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $59,085
#63 #63 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, Physician Assistant, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, D'Youville University awards 174 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 910–1,200 Median Starting Salary $58,921
#64 #64 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, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stony Brook University awards 518 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,320–1,490 Median Starting Salary $53,851
#65 #65 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,824
#66 #66 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $59,461
#67 #67 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#68 #68 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Pace University New York, NY Every year, Pace University grants about 218 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,190–1,360 Median Starting Salary $59,610
#69 #69 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 100 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Median Starting Salary $60,867
#70 #70 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 391 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,030–1,310 Median Starting Salary $55,728
#71 #71 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY At Eastern Kentucky University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, General Studies, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Eastern Kentucky University grants 257 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,052
#72 #72 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, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, Special Education and Teaching, and Other. In fact, Molloy University grants 361 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Median Starting Salary $60,953
#73 #73 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, the University of Missouri-St Louis awards around 275 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $54,936
#74 #74 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO At the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,060–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,786
#75 #75 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 78 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 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $60,107
#76 #76 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 114 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#77 #77 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Each year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana awards around 293 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $56,956
#78 #78 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Every year, the University of Alaska Anchorage awards around 130 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,143
#79 #79 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 184 degrees to those studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $59,373
#80 #80 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 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#81 #81 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Frontier Nursing University Versailles, KY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 89 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#82 #82 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Walden University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Walden University grants around 465 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 125 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#83 #83 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA Each year, the University of Massachusetts Global grants around 282 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,505
#84 #84 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 34 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#85 #85 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 87 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,972
#86 #86 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, CA At Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biomedical Sciences, General, Public Health, and......view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 820–970 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#87 #87 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC At Medical University of South Carolina, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,210
#88 #88 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 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,180–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,785
#89 #89 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY Each year, Upstate Medical University grants about 20 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,189
#90 #90 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Western University of Health Sciences Pomona, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#91 #91 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Allen College Waterloo, IA Each year, Allen College awards around 110 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,751
#92 #92 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN Each year, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center grants about 128 degrees to those studying Pharmaceutical Sciences, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,161
#93 #93 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX At The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Emt Paramedic), and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,204
#94 #94 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 915 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,148
#95 #95 Best College for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, MD At the University of Maryland- Baltimore, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Clinical Laboratory......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,206
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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 Post masters certificate level sees the most graduates in Ohio. 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 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary, 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 Nurse Practitioners.

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

1,491

Female Students

1,309 (87%)

Male Students

182 (12%)

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

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

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

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$58,230

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

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

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$57,570

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

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

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

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

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

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

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$56,331

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

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

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