At a glance
Average net price
$9,182
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
41.1%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
21,956
In-state tuition
$3,050
Out-of-state tuition
$10,910
Cost of attendance
$16,830
Median earnings (10y)
$41,923
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (52% of credentials).
- STEM6%
- Health17%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts52%
- Social sciences3%
- Trades & services14%
- Liberal arts51.1%~11,228 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions16.8%~3,682 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business7.6%~1,680 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~1,491 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~1,025 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science4.0%~869 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.9%~408 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~325 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~296 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~184 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~165 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~145 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education0.6%~141 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~92 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Legal0.4%~77 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Science tech0.3%~59 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Agriculture0.1%~24 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 6,095 | $24,834 | $8,125 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 485 | $35,331 | $15,322 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 448 | $57,782 | $14,837 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 431 | $48,009 | $12,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 416 | $20,122 | $9,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 233 | $68,768 | $16,829 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 156 | $49,515 | $16,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 151 | $45,649 | $9,834 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 150 | — | — |
| Real Estate. | Undergraduate certificate | 145 | $34,436 | $17,349 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 144 | $28,325 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 125 | $50,421 | $15,153 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 108 | $47,528 | $13,189 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 101 | $25,556 | $11,984 |
| Fire Protection. | Undergraduate certificate | 71 | $42,771 | $18,971 |
| Homeland Security. | Undergraduate certificate | 69 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 68 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Associate's | 62 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 60 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 56 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 55 | $24,242 | $6,725 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 50 | — | $15,505 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate's | 47 | $35,220 | $9,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 47 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate's | 46 | $37,424 | $9,000 |
| Computer Programming. | Undergraduate certificate | 44 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 44 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Associate's | 40 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 40 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 39 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 38 | $36,340 | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 36 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 34 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 32 | — | $5,500 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 30 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 30 | $25,024 | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 30 | $19,246 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 29 | $48,015 | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Associate's | 28 | $19,576 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 28 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach State College is a very large institution located in Lake Worth, Florida, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 21,956 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Palm Beach State College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $9,182 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $3,050 for in-state students and $10,910 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $16,830 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 41.1%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $41,923 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Palm Beach State College confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (52% of credentials), health (17% of credentials), trades & services (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Lake Worth, Florida (suburb), Palm Beach State College draws students from across Florida and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Palm Beach State College
Q.How much does Palm Beach State College cost?
The average net price at Palm Beach State College is $9,182 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $16,830.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Palm Beach State College?
Palm Beach State College has a 6-year graduation rate of 41.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Palm Beach State College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Palm Beach State College graduate earns $41,923 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Palm Beach State College?
Published tuition is $3,050 in-state and $10,910 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Palm Beach State College located?
Palm Beach State College is located in Lake Worth, Florida (ZIP 33461).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Palm Beach State College at their official website.