Program Analysis
Graduates earn $76,234/yr, roughly in line with the $75,273 national median for Nursing. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
Some AI exposure exists in Nursing's typical career paths, with 39% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.
With first-year pay of $76,234 far exceeding the $36,303 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.
Ranked #872 of 990 Nursing programs, Galen College of Nursing-Louisville falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $89,101 are relatively flat compared to the $76,234 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.