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Cost & ROI · 2026

Is Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City worth it?

Pay $28,324/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $61,480 ten years out — about 2.2× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: C.

Net price $28,324 per year, after aid
Earnings 10y $61,480 median, post-enrollment
Median debt $24,166 ≈ $262/mo
C Top 75% Exceptional Investment

The ROI math, in 30 seconds

$28,324 × 4 years = $113,296 total cost
$61,480 / year earned 10 years after enrolling
=
5.43 ROI score Grade C · Top 75% value

Benchmarks

Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City vs Utah avg vs national avg

How this school stacks up against the typical Utah college and the typical US college.

Metric Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City Utah avg National avg
Avg net price $28,324 $20,521 $18,467
Median earnings 10y $61,480 $53,187 $50,834
Median debt $24,166 $18,342 $19,694
Graduation rate 51.8% 49.9%
Acceptance rate 80.4% 72.3%

Hidden cost

What you actually pay, by family income

Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.

$0 – $30k Low income
$33,553 per year
$30k – $48k Lower-middle
$28,582 per year
$48k – $75k Middle
$21,356 per year
$75k – $110k Upper-middle
$24,558 per year
$110k+ High income
$26,901 per year

Total cost

4-year cost projection

Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.

Year 1 $28,324 2026–2027
Year 2 $29,174 2027–2028
Year 3 $30,049 2028–2029
Year 4 $30,950 2029–2030
4-year total $118,497 net of expected aid

Sticker price (without aid) would run roughly $151,876 over four years. Most students get $9,645/yr in grants and scholarships.

Debt math

Loan repayment scenarios

If you borrow the median $24,166 at a 6.5% federal rate, here's what each repayment plan looks like.

10-year standard plan $262/mo Total paid: $31,440
15-year extended $197/mo Total paid: $35,460
20-year extended $166/mo Total paid: $39,840

Debt-to-earnings: 39% of one year's median pay. Financial advisors recommend keeping student debt under 100% of expected first-year salary. You're well below that threshold.

Lifetime impact

Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree

Over a typical 40-year career, the median Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City grad earns about $659,200 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).

Annual earnings advantage +$16,480 vs HS-only median
Career-long boost $659,200 40-year horizon, today's dollars
Net of 4-year cost $545,904 after paying $113,296 for the degree

Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.

The verdict

What the numbers say about Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City

The average student at Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City pays $28,324 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $37,969 published sticker price. That is above the UT average net price of $20,521.

Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $61,480 — above the UT median of $53,187. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.

Typical graduates borrow about $24,166, roughly $262 a month on a standard ten-year plan — a manageable load at about 39% of one year's median earnings.

Smart alternatives

Cheaper Utah colleges with comparable outcomes

Same state, at least 20% lower net price, with earnings within reach of Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City.

Frequently asked

Cost & ROI questions

What is the net price at Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City?

The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $28,324 per year. That's $9,645/yr in financial aid against the $37,969 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $113,296.

How much do Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City graduates earn a median of $61,480 per year — above the national average of $50,834. That's about 2.2× the annual net cost.

How much debt do Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City graduates take on?

Median federal loan debt at graduation is $24,166 — about $262/month on a standard 10-year repayment plan (assuming a 6.5% federal rate). 88.9% of students take federal loans.

Is Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City worth the cost?

EduGradify assigns Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City a value grade of C — top 75% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $28,324/yr, earn $61,480/yr ten years out, ROI score of 5.43. Exceptional Investment.

What financial aid is available at Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City?

54% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 88.9% take federal student loans. On average, students get $9,645 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.

What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City?

In-state tuition is $16,364 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $16,364 per year — a difference of $0/yr or $0 over four years.

How does net price change with family income at Galen Health Institutes-Salt Lake City?

Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $33,553. Students from families earning over $110k pay about $26,901. See the chart below for all five income bands.

How we calculate ROI

Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →