Galen Health Institutes-Sarasota
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. 50% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Galen Health Institutes-Sarasota is a private for-profit institution located in Sarasota, Florida with approximately 574 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $28,476 per year. Typical graduates earn $44,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students drawn to healthcare careers in a hands-on, career-focused environment may find this small Sarasota campus worth a look, but the numbers here deserve careful attention before you commit. The retention rate of 67% is a real concern — it means roughly one in three freshmen don't return for sophomore year, which often signals financial strain, academic mismatch, or student dissatisfaction. At $28,476 per year in net costs, you'd likely graduate carrying around $24,166 in debt, and median earnings of $44,400 a decade out means your monthly loan payments could feel tight depending on your specific role and career progression. That said, if you're pursuing a specific allied health credential and want a smaller, focused program rather than a large university experience, the tradeoff might make sense — but only if you've verified that the specific program you want has strong completion and job placement rates, which I'd ask the admissions office to provide in writing. Before applying, I'd strongly encourage visiting the campus, speaking with current students, and comparing this against local community college programs that may offer similar credentials at a significantly lower cost.
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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.
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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 (574 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Galen Health Institutes-Sarasota
501 N. Cattlemen Road
Sarasota, FL 34232-5421
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Galen Health Institutes-Sarasota cost?
The average net price at Galen Health Institutes-Sarasota is about $28,476 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.
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