Nursing at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay. Get started with the following essential facts.
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay sits in Saint Petersburg, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 471 nursing graduations were recorded at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay.
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Studying Online at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
Online coursework is an option at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay. Of 1,465 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 1,465 (100%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
Use these rankings to compare Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #50 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #56 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #248 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #484 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1130 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1716 of 1,878 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #50 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #56 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #248 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #484 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1130 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1716 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
Those who finish Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,045 |
| 2 years | $58,358 |
| 3 years | $65,404 |
| 4 years | $72,159 |
| 5 years | $78,869 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay report median earnings of $72,159, compared with $74,085 for all Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay stands at $40,317.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay are 87% women (409) and 13% men (62).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
Among the 325 associate’s nursing graduates at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay, 86% were women (279) and 14% were men (46).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 144 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 71 |
| Black / African American | 70 |
| Asian | 11 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 17 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Minority students account for 53% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay, above the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
Among the 146 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay, 89% were women (130) and 11% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 71 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 32 |
| Black / African American | 20 |
| Asian | 12 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Minority students account for 46% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
This Nursing program at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 471 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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