Florida Career College-West Palm Beach

https://www.floridacareercollege.edu

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    2023 Average Net Price
    $34,474
    After Financial Aid
    2023 Enrolled Students
    193
    100% Full-Time
    2023 Graduation Rate
    51.1%
    270 Graduates

    About

    Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is a higher education institution located in Palm Beach County, FL. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach were Medical Assistant (119 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (91 degrees), and Dental Assisting (76 degrees).

    In 2023, 381 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach. 58.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (149 degrees), 1.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (82 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,474.

    In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Florida Career College-West Palm Beach received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $34,474
    2023 Value
    1.26%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2023 Florida Career College-West Palm Beach had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,474. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Florida Career College-West Palm Beach grew by 1.26%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    88%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    66%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    88% of undergraduate students at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.35% with respect to 2022, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    Florida Career College-West Palm Beach had a total enrollment of 193 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is 193 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 33.7% Black or African American, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.15% White, 0.518% Two or More Races, and 0.518% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (20.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (15.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.9%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 193 students. The full-time enrollment at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is 193 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    61%
    2023 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 61%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
    1. Black or African American
      65 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      45 enrolled students
    3. White
      8 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is 33.7% Black or African American, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.15% White, 0.518% Two or More Races, and 0.518% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2023, 65 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 (149 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (82 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is Medical Assistant (119 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (91 degrees) and Dental Assisting (76 degrees).

    In 2023,  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 (120 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (26 degrees), and Health (225 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 (1,588,651 people), Accountants & auditors (1,040,364 people), Other managers (907,017 people), Software developers (815,942 people), and Financial managers (548,289 people).

    The most specialized majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (120 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (26 degrees), Health (225 degrees), Business (10 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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    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, Actuaries, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are Mechanical Technologies (120 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (26 degrees), Health (225 degrees), Business (10 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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    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 (1,977,120 people), Computer Systems Design (1,218,508 people), Elementary & secondary schools (790,290 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (567,827 people), and Banking & related activities (523,544 people).

    The most specialized majors at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are Mechanical Technologies (120 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (26 degrees), Health (225 degrees), Business (10 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

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    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 (2023)
    1. Medical Assistant
      119 degrees awarded
    2. HVAC Maintenance
      91 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Assisting
      76 degrees awarded

    In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach was Medical Assistant with 119 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.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    158
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2023
    223
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2023

    In 2023, 158 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach, which is 0.709 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (223).

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

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2023, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in HVAC Maintenance, which is 29.3 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2023, 107 degrees were awarded to men at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach in Medical Assistant, which is 8.92 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    15%
    100% Completion Time
    53%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2023, 15% 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, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% 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.

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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    White Male
    Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is Male and White (75% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
    1. Black or African American
      149 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      82 degrees awarded
    3. White
      15 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is black or african american (149 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (82 degrees).

    34.4% of degree recipients (131 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
    1. Black or African American Female
      158 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      142 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      118 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach is black or african american female (158 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (142 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach are: Office and Administrative Support, with 14 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $120k
    Instructional Salaries
    2
    Number of Employees

    In 2023, Florida Career College-West Palm Beach paid a total of $120k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 4.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $194k (27.9%) for similar Unknown.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Florida Career College-West Palm Beach were Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

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