Galen College of Nursing-ARH

www.galencollege.edu/nursing-programs/hazard

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $16,164
    3.22% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $21,168
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    350
    63.1% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    62.8%
    27 Graduates

    About

    Galen College of Nursing-ARH is a higher education institution located in Perry County, KY. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Galen College of Nursing-ARH were Registered Nursing (161 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 161 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Galen College of Nursing-ARH. 89.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 10.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (139 degrees), 46.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (3 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Galen College of Nursing-ARH is $16,164, which is $1,267 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Galen College of Nursing-ARH is $16,164, which is $1,267 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,168.

    In 2024, 92% of undergraduate students attending Galen College of Nursing-ARH received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $16,164
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Galen College of Nursing-ARH was $16,164. The cost of tuition at Galen College of Nursing-ARH is $1,267 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $21,168
    2024 Value
    3.41%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Galen College of Nursing-ARH had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,168. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Galen College of Nursing-ARH grew by 3.41%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    92%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    92%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    92% of undergraduate students at Galen College of Nursing-ARH received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.37% with respect to 2023, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Galen College of Nursing-ARH had a total enrollment of 350 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Galen College of Nursing-ARH is 221 students and the part-time enrollment is 129. This means that 63.1% of students enrolled at Galen College of Nursing-ARH are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Galen College of Nursing-ARH, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.3% White, 0.571% Black or African American, 0.571% Hispanic or Latino, 0.286% Asian, and 0.286% Two or More Races.

    Students enrolled at Galen College of Nursing-ARH in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (71.8%), followed by White Male (12.7%) and Two or More Races Female (0.978%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    63.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Galen College of Nursing-ARH in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 350 students. The full-time enrollment at Galen College of Nursing-ARH is 221 and the part-time enrollment is 129. This means that 63.1% of students enrolled at Galen College of Nursing-ARH are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    60%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Galen College of Nursing-ARH was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Galen College of Nursing-ARH had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      295 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      2 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      2 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Galen College of Nursing-ARH is 84.3% White, 0.571% Black or African American, 0.571% Hispanic or Latino, 0.286% Asian, and 0.286% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 127 more women than men received degrees from Galen College of Nursing-ARH. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Galen College of Nursing-ARH is white (139 degrees awarded). There were 46.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (3 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Galen College of Nursing-ARH is Registered Nursing (161 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Galen College of Nursing-ARH, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (161 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Galen College of Nursing-ARH are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at Galen College of Nursing-ARH in 2024 are Health (161 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Galen College of Nursing-ARH are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Galen College of Nursing-ARH are Health (161 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Galen College of Nursing-ARH are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at Galen College of Nursing-ARH are Health (161 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    17
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    144
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Galen College of Nursing-ARH, which is 0.118 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (144).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Galen College of Nursing-ARH in Registered Nursing, which is 0.118 times less than the 144 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 144 degrees were awarded to men at Galen College of Nursing-ARH in Registered Nursing, which is 8.47 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    7%
    100% Completion Time
    45%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 7% of students graduating from Galen College of Nursing-ARH completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      139 degrees awarded
    2. Two or More Races
      3 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      2 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Galen College of Nursing-ARH is white (139 degrees awarded). There were 46.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (3 degrees).

    9.94% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      127 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      124 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      102 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Galen College of Nursing-ARH is white female (127 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (124 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Galen College of Nursing-ARH are: Management, with 6 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 5 employees, and Service with 2 employees.

    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Galen College of Nursing-ARH were Management with 6 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees, and Service with 2 employees.

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