Is Galen College of Nursing-Louisville worth it?
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Louisville, Kentucky (large city), part of the Galen College of Nursing system. It awarded 1,707 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, nursing education and licensed practical nurse training.
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville is part of Galen College of Nursing
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$67,307
Median earnings 4 years after
$79,047
Median earnings 10 years after
$61,480
Average net price
$18,540
Completion rate
61%
Completions (2024)
1,707
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
4,801
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $68,114 | $80,988 | 1,711 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $76,234 | $91,862 | 607 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $46,830 | $64,240 | 375 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 1,207 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 284 |
| Nursing Education | Master's | 164 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 52 |
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Sources: federal figures for Galen College of Nursing-Louisville. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kentucky. Counts under 10 are not published.
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