D
Below Average
Score: 39/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
80/100 · earnings-weighted

Galen College of Nursing-ARH

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Hazard, Kentucky 41701
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 45%
Outcomes
C+
59/100
Affordability
F
32/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
F
18/100
Prestige
F
17/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

424
Total Enrollment
45%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Galen College of Nursing-ARH, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$61,480
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$58,951
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,166
Median debt at graduation
62.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
77.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 94th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KY wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Galen College of Nursing-ARH

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$68,114$80,988+0%#424 of 962#196$24,808

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Galen College of Nursing-ARH Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $108,654
  • Avg rent near campus: $864/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 41723 (9.6% cap, Busy)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $15,660 $15,660

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
76%
Receive Pell Grants
100%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 161 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Galen College of Nursing-ARH's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Student Demographics

424
Total Students
87%
Women
39%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 87%
Hispanic 1%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Hybrid (Some Online) 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 39%
25-64 (Adult) 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Galen College of Nursing-ARH?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Galen College of Nursing-ARH?
Tuition at Galen College of Nursing-ARH is $15,660 for in-state students and $15,660 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Galen College of Nursing-ARH?
The graduation rate at Galen College of Nursing-ARH is 45%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Galen College of Nursing-ARH a good school?
Galen College of Nursing-ARH has a Repit College Score of 39/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Galen College of Nursing-ARH?
Galen College of Nursing-ARH has a total enrollment of 424 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology