Galen Health Institutes-Asheville
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Galen Health Institutes-Asheville is a private for-profit institution located in Asheville, North Carolina with approximately 253 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $28,602 per year. Typical graduates earn $44,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students drawn to healthcare careers in a smaller, hands-on setting might initially find this school appealing, but the data here raises serious red flags that any family should weigh carefully before applying. The 0% freshman retention rate is the most alarming figure — it suggests that virtually no first-year students continue into their second year, which could reflect issues with program quality, student support, affordability, or all three. At $28,602 per year in net costs, you'd be taking on real financial risk for a credential that leads to median earnings of just $44,400 a decade after enrollment — a modest return given the investment. The median debt of $24,166 at graduation is relatively manageable on its own, but only if students actually graduate, and that retention rate makes completion far from certain. My honest advice: before considering this school, call the admissions office and ask directly what's behind that retention number — and strongly compare it against community college nursing or allied health programs in the Asheville area, which may offer similar career outcomes at a fraction of the cost and risk.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (253 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Galen Health Institutes-Asheville
30 Town Square Boulevard, Suite 160
Asheville, NC 28803-5007
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Galen Health Institutes-Asheville cost?
The average net price at Galen Health Institutes-Asheville is about $28,602 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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