Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 54% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City is a private for-profit institution located in Draper, Utah with approximately 122 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $28,324 per year. Typical graduates earn $44,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for students in the Salt Lake City area who are set on a healthcare career and want a small, focused program rather than a traditional college experience — with just 122 undergraduates, you'll get close attention, but very little of the broader campus life some students want. The median debt at graduation is a manageable $24,166, which is a genuine bright spot, but the annual net price of $28,324 means you'll want to be strategic about financial aid and have a clear plan before enrolling. The concern I'd flag is the earnings picture: a median income of $44,400 ten years out is modest for a healthcare graduate carrying any debt at all, and it raises real questions about long-term financial return depending on which program you pursue. As a for-profit institution, I'd strongly encourage you to ask specific questions about graduation rates, licensure exam pass rates, and job placement data before committing — these numbers should be publicly available and any school worth your money will share them readily. If nursing or allied health is your clear calling and other programs haven't worked out, this could be a practical path, but treat it as a deliberate choice rather than a default one.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
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 (122 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City
344 West 13800 South
Draper, UT 84020-1930
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City cost?
The average net price at Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City is about $28,324 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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