Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio

Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio delivers solid nursing graduate outcomes, but at a premium price that raises value questions. Graduates earn $76,234 in their first year—slightly above the national average and competitive with the state median. However, the debt burden tells a more concerning story: at $45,775, students graduate with nearly double the national median debt and almost 80% more than the typical Texas nursing program.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.60 means graduates carry manageable debt relative to their income, but they're paying significantly more for similar outcomes compared to other Texas options. While this program ranks in the 55th percentile nationally, it falls to just the 40th percentile among Texas programs—meaning 60% of nursing programs in the state produce higher-earning graduates. The modest 8% earnings growth over four years also lags behind what you'd expect from a premium-priced program.

For families considering this investment, the numbers suggest you're paying private college prices for middle-of-the-pack results in Texas. Given that several Texas programs produce graduates earning $15,000+ more annually while carrying less debt, this program appears overpriced for the outcomes it delivers. Unless location or specific program features are critical factors, Texas families have better value options available.