Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio ★ Hidden gem
San Antonio, Texas · Private, for-profit · 2,953 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr).
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $29,078 |
| $30k to $48k | $28,639 |
| $48k to $75k | $28,440 |
| $75k to $110k | $29,744 |
| $110k and up | $33,835 |
| All families (average) | $29,104 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $80,988 | +$46,179 | clears the bar | $24,808 | 0.5 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $64,240 | +$29,431 | clears the bar | $15,800 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $91,862 | +$57,053 | clears the bar | $36,303 | 0.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 56% of students receive Pell grants · 81% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.