Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay

Private for-profit two-year college in Saint Petersburg, FL that costs an average of $27,950 a year after financial aid and graduates 36% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$27,950
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
36%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$69,188

Private for-profitLarge city1,465 undergraduates

Cost of Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay

Total cost of attendance (per year)$35,104
Tuition and fees, in-state$18,790
Books and supplies$1,350
Average net price after aid$27,950

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$27,876
$30,001–48,000$27,880
$48,001–75,000$28,145
$75,001–110,000$29,119
$110,001+$28,759

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate36%
First-year retention54%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$66,645
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$69,188
Rank in Florida (earnings)2nd of 45 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$22,134
Typical monthly loan payment$252 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants58%
Students with federal loans72%

Majors and programs at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing300$78,918$33,445

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants30$50,657$15,800

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing730$75,929$24,166

Similar colleges in Florida

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Cambridge College of Healthcare & TechnologyDelray Beach$25,409—$54,524
Florida National University-Main CampusHialeah$22,575—$38,806
Southeastern College-Boynton BeachBoynton Beach$32,55587%$45,562
New Professions Technical InstituteMiami$47,166—$32,575
Galen Health Institutes-Miami CampusPembroke Pines$27,447—$69,188
Universal Technical Institute-South Florida MiramarMiramar$30,216—$62,466
Universal Technical Institute-OrlandoOrlando$25,717—$53,540
Med CollegeHialeah$51,756——

All colleges in Florida →

About Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay

TypePrivate for-profit two-year college
LocationSaint Petersburg, FL
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates1,465
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitegalencollege.edu/tampabay ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $35,104 a year (tuition and fees: $18,790). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $27,950 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $27,876.

How much do Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $69,188 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 45 similar colleges in Florida. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($78,918 a year after graduation).

What is Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay's graduation rate?

36% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 54% of first-year students return for a second year.