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Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
Saint Petersburg, Florida · Private for-profit
Address: 10200 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33716 · Phone: (727) 577-1497 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay is a private for-profit trade school in Saint Petersburg, FL offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $24,166 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $61,480; this campus's completion rate versus the Florida state average of 70.5% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay; contact the school for current tuition. It participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 49.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,450 | $61,770 | $64,710 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | $37,407 | $37,388 | $15,800 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Saint Petersburg, Florida. It is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The campus is best known for its LPN / LVN programs, which accounted for 15 completions in the most recent reporting period, out of an undergraduate enrollment of 1,465 students.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 70.5% for comparable programs in Florida, though this campus's own completion rate relative to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $24,166, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $61,480. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 49.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body has demonstrated financial need.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused LPN/LVN credential rather than a longer associate or bachelor's degree path, though specific program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Because the school participates in Title IV aid and holds nursing-specific accreditation, prospective students can verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the accreditors named above or by reviewing the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for this institution before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers LPN / LVN programs, which is its sole reported program family with 15 completions in the most recent data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with a status of 'Accredited.'
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's own completion rate is not reported in federal data; the Florida state average completion rate is 70.5%, but a direct comparison for this campus is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $24,166, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $61,480.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (727) 577-1497 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and review outcomes on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?406024.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a focused LPN/LVN credential rather than a multi-year degree, but specific fit for career changers depends on program length and schedule details not reported in this data; contact the school to confirm.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements after completing the LPN/LVN program are not reported in this data; contact the school for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay at (727) 577-1497 or visit https://www.galencollege.edu/tampabay for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby LPN/LVN programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard for broader comparisons.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.