Is Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay worth it?
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Saint Petersburg, Florida (large city), part of the Galen College of Nursing system. It awarded 486 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing and licensed practical nurse training.
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay 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-Tampa Bay
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
$28,197
Completion rate
63%
Completions (2024)
486
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
1,465
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 |
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 | Associate | 325 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 146 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 15 |
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Sources: federal figures for Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Florida. Counts under 10 are not published.
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