Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio

www.galencollege.edu/sanantonio

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,200

2023 Average Net Price

$28,479

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,206

66.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

62.5%

5 Graduates

About

Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio is a higher education institution located in Bexar County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio were Registered Nursing (564 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 965 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio. 86.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 13.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (540 degrees), 3.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (173 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio is $16,200, which is $1,036 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,191 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio is $16,200, which is $1,036 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,479.

In 2023, 63% of undergraduate students attending Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,200

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio was $16,200. The cost of tuition at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio is $1,036 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,479

2023 Value

In 2023 Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,479.

This chart compares the average net price of Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 8.62% with respect to 2022, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3191 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio had a total enrollment of 3,206 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio is 2,140 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,066. This means that 66.7% of students enrolled at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49% Hispanic or Latino, 21% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 3.4% Asian, 2.03% Two or More Races, 1.28% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (43.7%), followed by White Female (16.3%) and Black or African American Female (9.68%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,206 students. The full-time enrollment at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio is 2,140 and the part-time enrollment is 1,066. This means that 66.7% of students enrolled at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 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-San Antonio was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,570 enrolled students
White
674 enrolled students
Black or African American
372 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio is 49% Hispanic or Latino, 21% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 3.4% Asian, 2.03% Two or More Races, 1.28% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 707 more women than men received degrees from Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio is hispanic or latino (540 degrees awarded). There were 3.12 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (173 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio is Registered Nursing (564 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (965 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-San Antonio are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio in 2023 are Health (965 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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-San Antonio are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio are Health (965 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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-San Antonio are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio are Health (965 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2023)

564 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio was Registered Nursing with 564 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

129

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

836

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 129 degrees were awarded to men at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio, which is 0.154 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (836).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio in Registered Nursing, which is 0.143 times less than the 594 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 594 degrees were awarded to men at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio in Registered Nursing, which is 6.99 times more than the 85 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2016, 49% of students graduating from Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
540 degrees awarded
White
173 degrees awarded
Black or African American
120 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio is hispanic or latino (540 degrees awarded). There were 3.12 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (173 degrees).

7.25% of degree recipients (70 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
473 degrees awarded
White Female
151 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
98 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio is hispanic or latino female (473 degrees awarded). There were 3.13 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (151 degrees).

Operations

Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio employs 111 Instructors, 3 Assistant professors. Most academics at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio are Female Instructor (98), Male Instructor (13), and Female Assistant professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio are: Office and Administrative Support, with 35 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 27 employees, and Management with 18 employees.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

111 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

35 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio were Instructor with 111 employees, and Assistant professor with 3 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio were Office and Administrative Support with 35 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees, and Management with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio was Female Instructor with 98 employees, Male Instructor with 13 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio.

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