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2026 Best Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

17 Colleges in the United States
617 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing Degrees Awarded
$113,242 Avg Early-Career Salary

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 34 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania tops our 2026 ranking of the best psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 24 psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Students who receive their psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $137,262 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $22,410 in student loans. See the full psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program report for University Of Pennsylvania

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing, ranking #2. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 30 psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Stony Brook University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program make about $117,350 in their early career. Stony Brook University graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing from Stony Brook University

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Johns Hopkins University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 43 psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program make about $105,622 in their early career. Johns Hopkins University graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. Get the full psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing details for Johns Hopkins University

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing, landing the #4 spot this year. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. There were roughly 33 psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degree from New York University earn around $138,833 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,500. Read more about the psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program at New York University

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 13 psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program make about $132,442 in their early career. Hofstra University graduates carry a median of $24,848 in student loans. See the full psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program report for Hofstra University

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

Cuny Hunter College placed #6 among the best psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing schools. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public university. Cuny Hunter College graduates 57% of students within six years. There were roughly 70 psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Hunter College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program make about $121,767 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,944 to complete this degree. See the full psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program report for Cuny Hunter College

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George Washington University placed #7 among the best psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing schools. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 47 psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $107,851. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete this degree. See the full psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program report for George Washington University

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University At Buffalo came in at #8 for psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Buffalo. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at University At Buffalo in the most recent year. Students who receive their psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degree from University At Buffalo earn around $110,839 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,117 to complete this degree. Get the full psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing details for University At Buffalo

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Adelphi University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing schools. Located in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Adelphi University awarded about 19 psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Psychiatric/mental Health Nurse/nursing graduates of Adelphi University earn a median of $124,565 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing details for Adelphi University

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Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome landed the #10 spot for psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing this year. Set in the suburb of Utica, Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome is a mid-sized public institution. Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome graduates 55% of students within six years. Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome awarded about 31 psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program make about $97,415 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. More information about a degree in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing from Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University came in at #11 for psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Duquesne University in the most recent year. Graduates of the psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program make about $93,144 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program at Duquesne University

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University Of Rochester earned the #12 position for psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Rochester. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 22 psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rochester in the most recent data year. Students who receive their psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degree from University Of Rochester earn around $89,788 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. See the full psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program report for University Of Rochester

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Pace University New York ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing schools. Set in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. Pace University New York awarded about 66 psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degree recipients from Pace University New York generally make around $137,078. Pace University New York graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing from Pace University New York

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Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY

Molloy College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Rockville Centre. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 41 psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Molloy College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program make about $137,197 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program at Molloy College

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La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University placed #15 among the best psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 38 psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at La Salle University in the most recent year. Students who receive their psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degree from La Salle University earn around $110,705 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program report for La Salle University

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Mount Saint Mary College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing schools. Mount Saint Mary College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Newburgh. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 21 psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Mount Saint Mary College in the most recent year. Graduates of the psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program make about $112,801 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program at Mount Saint Mary College

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Upstate Medical University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing schools. Located in the city of Syracuse, Upstate Medical University is a small public university. Upstate Medical University awarded about 26 psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program make about $93,620 in their early career. Upstate Medical University graduates carry a median of $24,064 in student loans. Get the full psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing details for Upstate Medical University

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Dyouville College
Buffalo, NY

Dyouville College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing schools. Dyouville College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Buffalo. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 33 psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Dyouville College in the most recent year. Students who receive their psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degree from Dyouville College earn around $90,871 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $30,997 to complete this degree. See the full psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing program report for Dyouville College

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The Sage Colleges ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing schools. The Sage Colleges is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. The Sage Colleges awarded about 29 psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing degree from The Sage Colleges earn around $92,450 in the first couple years of their career. The Sage Colleges graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing from The Sage Colleges

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 34 schools evaluated.

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