Is Palm Beach State College worth it?
Palm Beach State College is a public, four-year institution in Lake Worth, Florida (large suburb). It awarded 5,479 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences; registered nursing; and business administration, management and operations.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,708
Median earnings 4 years after
$48,635
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,923
Average net price
$9,182
Completion rate
41%
Completions (2024)
5,479
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
21,956
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $29,805 | $44,569 | 1,112 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,450 | $54,096 | 319 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $67,495 | $83,171 | 197 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | $69,415 | $78,216 | 168 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $24,361 | $31,237 | 116 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $49,359 | $68,457 | 113 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $78,572 | $85,210 | 87 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's | $51,368 | $69,612 | 74 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $56,594 | $62,303 | 65 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $44,422 | $57,893 | 58 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $41,518 | $46,610 | 46 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $35,687 | $43,464 | 41 |
| Real Estate | Undergraduate certificate | $32,983 | $55,978 | 38 |
| Legal Support Services | Associate | $46,622 | $51,314 | 35 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $63,723 | $67,713 | 33 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 2,802 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 235 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Bachelor's | 230 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 218 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 129 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 127 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 113 |
| Real Estate | Certificate under 12 weeks | 95 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 86 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 86 |
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Sources: federal figures for Palm Beach State College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Florida. Counts under 10 are not published.
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