Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
Louisville, KY · Private for-profit · Graduate degree-granting
A private for-profit institution in Louisville, Kentucky, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, Galen College of Nursing-Louisville serves students across multiple degree programs. With 4,801 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $61,480 ten years after enrollment, which is 51% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 62.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $24,166, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.54x. The average net price after financial aid is $18,540 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Bioethics & Medical Ethics, and Practical Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$61,480
Graduation Rate
62.2%
Median Debt
$24,166
Average Net Price
$18,540
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.83x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.54x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
4,801
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
79.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
24.6%
Federal Loan Rate
34.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$18,116
Income $30K–$48K
$19,186
Income $48K–$75K
$18,381
Income $110K+
$23,490
Student Demographics
Women
87.1%
White
48.9%
Black
14.1%
Hispanic
6.5%
Asian
3.1%
Two or More Races
1.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
40.5%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation — Nursing - Masters degree, Nursing - Clinical doctorate (Preaccredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (4)
Bachelor (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $91,862 | 1,068 |
Master (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | Not reported | 101 |
Associate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $80,988 | 327 |
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $64,240 | 48 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Kentucky
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Kentucky
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Nursing & Health Programs
- Highest Job Growth Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Kentucky
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Kentucky
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Kentucky
- Most Affordable Colleges in Kentucky
- Best ROI Colleges in Kentucky
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Kentucky