Florida Career College-West Palm Beach

www.floridacareercollege.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$33,569

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.21%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

722

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

53.8%

303 Graduates

About

Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is a higher education institution located in Palm Beach County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach were Medical Assistant (166 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (109 degrees), and Dental Assisting (61 degrees).

In 2021, 486 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach. 67.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (147 degrees), 1.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (107 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $33,569.

In 2021, 95% of undergraduate students attending Florida Career College-West Palm Beach received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$33,569

2021 Value

0.0536%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Florida Career College-West Palm Beach had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,569. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Florida Career College-West Palm Beach grew by 0.0536%.

This chart compares the average net price of Florida Career College-West Palm Beach (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.4% with respect to 2020, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.21%

2019 Default Rate

254

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach was 4.21%, which represents 254 out of the 6029 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Florida Career College-West Palm Beach had a total enrollment of 722 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is 722 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach, both undergraduate and graduate, is 27.8% Black or African American, 20.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.02% White, 0.416% Asian, 0.416% Two or More Races, and 0.139% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (17.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (12.5%) and Black or African American Male (9.97%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 722 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is 722 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Florida Career College-West Palm Beach had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
201 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
151 enrolled students
White
29 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is 27.8% Black or African American, 20.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.02% White, 0.416% Asian, 0.416% Two or More Races, and 0.139% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 170 more women than men received degrees from Florida Career College-West Palm Beach. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is black or african american (147 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (107 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is Medical Assistant (166 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (109 degrees) and Dental Assisting (61 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (109 degrees awarded), Health (314 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are Registered nurses (1,414,502 people), Accountants & auditors (1,051,260 people), Other managers (799,811 people), Software developers (625,610 people), and Financial managers (481,129 people).

The most specialized majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (109 degrees awarded), Health (314 degrees), Engineering Technologies (22 degrees), Business (37 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are Mechanical Technologies (109 degrees awarded), Health (314 degrees), Engineering Technologies (22 degrees), Business (37 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,781,989 people), Computer Systems Design (1,014,310 people), Elementary & secondary schools (694,909 people), Banking & related activities (534,575 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (506,016 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Florida Career College-West Palm Beach.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
166 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
109 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
61 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach was Medical Assistant with 166 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

158

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

328

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 158 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach, which is 0.482 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (328).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 107 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in HVAC Maintenance, which is 53.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 155 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in Medical Assistant, which is 14.1 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 38% of students graduating from Florida Career College-West Palm Beach completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
147 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
107 degrees awarded
White
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is black or african american (147 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (107 degrees).

40.7% of degree recipients (198 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
100 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
74 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is black or african american female (100 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (74 degrees).

Operations

Florida Career College-West Palm Beach employs 14 No academic ranks. Most academics at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are Female No academic rank (10), and Male No academic rank (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are: Office and Administrative Support, with 24 employees, Management, with 8 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.34M

2021 Salaries

4.54%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Florida Career College-West Palm Beach paid a median of $2.34M in salaries, a 4.54% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$734k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Florida Career College-West Palm Beach paid a total of $734k to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach was No academic rank with 14 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach were Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees, Management with 8 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach was Female No academic rank with 10 employees, and Male No academic rank with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach.